Ligatures
The Ultimate Ligature
The ULTIMATE LIGATURE is more than just a trendy accessory, it has been conceived as an instrument in its own right.
The tightening by a single central screw ensures an even distribution of the pressure on the reed and allows the reed to vibrate freely without damping the natural vibration of the mouthpiece.
Thanks to the resonating pipes this ligature generates a range of sympathetic vibrations that enrich the player's sound.
The Ultimate Ligature comes in three finish:
The Brass is more resonant and vibrating.
The Silver is more resistant and darker.
The Gold has more "elegance" and a slicker tone quality (polished).
It is always advisable to try different ligatures. Since they are hand made, there might be a little difference between two ligatures of the same finish (smaller or bigger amount of soldering etc. that might have influence on the resonance).
It is also important to try them with the same set up (horn, mpc and reed).
The Ultimate Ligature Pure brass
THE Ultimate Ligature PURE BRASS has been designed for a perfect match with Hard Rubber and Wooden Mouthpieces.
The stainless steel wires of the Original “Ultimate” have been replaced by a Brass Brace. Its suppleness makes it fit your mouthpiece smoothly.
The tightening is assured by a single Top Screw for a great comfort of use.
The contact with the reed is assured by a Solid Brass Pressure Plate providing more resistance and a centred resonance.
The Longitudinal Contact with the Mouthpiece by Brass Resonators and Rolls guarantees free Vibrations of the ensemble Reed / Mouthpiece.
All this produce a deeper tone with a well balanced resistance and a great projection.
The "Pressure Plates" Set of the Original "Ultimate Ligature" can also be used with the "Ultimate Ligature Pure Brass".
The Basic Ligature
The BASIC LIGATURE combines all advantages of the Ultimate Ligature "Pure Brass" (–Brass Brace –tightening by a single Top Screw –Longitudinal Contact with the Mouthpiece and Reed) with an easier production process using a “Pre-formed” Brass Brace.
This offers a High Class ligature at an affordable price for all the players who want to experiment with the sound quality of the ligature.
The “Basic Ligature” is lighter and less resistant and will be perfect for the one who doesn’t want to have to work too hard to produce a free and deep sound.
Accessories
Level Expander for Ultimate Ligature (Original and Pure Brass)
Owners of special, thinner, custom made or german clarinet mouthpieces may find it difficult to bring the pressure plate into perfect contact with the reed.
To solve this, one should fit a Level Expander into the Ultimate Ligature.
Interchangeable Pressure Plates
A set of 3 interchangeable pressure plates is available for players who want to experiment with sound and tone color.
- 1 plate in stainless steel for a free, light and a flexible sound with a quick response.
- 1 plate in solid brass for a deeper tone with more resistance, mostly appreciated by classical players.
- 1 plate in rubber coated stainless steel; the ideal compromise – light and flexible, yet darker.
The "Pressure Plates" Set of the Original "Ultimate Ligature" can also be used with the "Ultimate Ligature Pure Brass".