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Controversial ligature-related post
So, I know the overall consensus seems to be that ligatures make no audible difference to the sound, a rubber band will do just fine and why spend ridiculous amounts of money on one. I agree to a large degree and yes, I've watched the brilliant YouTube video involving hairbands and tape.
I'm of the opinion that the ligature impacts the experience for the player (as opposed to listener) and in turn this may help or hinder their overall sound. I know it feels very different playing a Rovner dark compared to a metal ligature.
I've been using a BG L12 alto ligature with a Theo Wanne NY Bros MP (6). I'm finding lining up the L12 rubber-to-reed fiddly and inconsistent, but prefer the feel/tone of the L12 to the Rovner darks etc. I've mostly used non-metal ligs and want to try metal. I've read reports the BG Duo rails dig into the reed, and the Vandoren Optimum favours Vandoren MPs; plus I want to avoid plates.
Has anyone used a Woodstone/Ishimori lig and am I crazy to consider getting one (Woodstone alto Meyer gold plated ligature) given the crazy price tag.
Controversial ligature-related post
So, I know the overall consensus seems to be that ligatures make no audible difference to the sound, a rubber band will do just fine and why spend ridiculous amounts of money on one. I agree to a large degree and yes, I've watched the brilliant YouTube video involving hairbands and tape.
I'm of the opinion that the ligature impacts the experience for the player (as opposed to listener) and in turn this may help or hinder their overall sound. I know it feels very different playing a Rovner dark compared to a metal ligature.
I've been using a BG L12 alto ligature with a Theo Wanne NY Bros MP (6). I'm finding lining up the L12 rubber-to-reed fiddly and inconsistent, but prefer the feel/tone of the L12 to the Rovner darks etc. I've mostly used non-metal ligs and want to try metal. I've read reports the BG Duo rails dig into the reed, and the Vandoren Optimum favours Vandoren MPs; plus I want to avoid plates.
Has anyone used a Woodstone/Ishimori lig and am I crazy to consider getting one (Woodstone alto Meyer gold plated ligature) given the crazy price tag.
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