Vandoren Leather Ligature & Plastic Cap for Alto Clarinet

This ligature is made of high quality genuine leather, carefully and skillfully sewn in the hand-crafted tradition to work in complete harmony with the reed and mouthpiece. Leather gives an ideal combination of rigidity and flexibility. Its elasticity absorbs the higher harmonics which often cause a sound to be bright or harsh. It also comes into contact with a larger surface area of the mouthpiece, creating a more focused, compact sound. The single screw on top of the ligature, in gold-gild tightens the ligature evenly and precisely. The leather ligature is supplied with a wooden support in order to help it maintain its shape when not in use. An easy-fit Velcro system makes changing the plates easy while contributing to the flexibility of the entire ligature. Three interchangeable pressure plates to subtly modify your sound: 1. Metal plate for a more colourful and compact sound. The combination of a metal plate and a flexible ligature offers the player the best sonic qualities of both materials. 2. Smooth leather plate made from the same leather as the ligature, it creates a focused, compact sound that is slightly darker. 3. Supple smooth leather plate made from a more supple leather, it gives a rounder, more ample sound. Model LC23P fits most hard rubber and plastic alto clarinet mouthpieces and comes with a matching plastic cap.