Rovner Versa ligatures are high-quality, long-lasting, versatile and easy to use. But most importantly, they bring my sax to life. I won’t use anything else. I’ve used Rovner ligatures for probably 20 years or so.
Do saxophone ligatures matter?
This ligature provides an excellent grip with very little tightening required. You can tighten this screw with just a very small amount of pressure and it still holds the reed on there well without ever slipping. It also fits a much wider range of mouthpieces.
What are Rovner ligatures made of?
Our first all-metal ligature, the Platinum, is constructed of a durable, highly-tempered, space-age metal alloy.
Where do you put ligature?
left mouthpiece: ligature towards the back, right mouthpiece: ligature towards the front. Depending on which way you move your ligature, there are consistent changes to your sound. Each player needs to experience these for himself or herself and figure out what tone they most prefer.
How do you clean Rovner ligature?
Our textile ligatures can be cleaned with just mild soap and water. Allow to dry. The Platinum, our only all-metal ligature can be cleaned with mild soap and water… NEVER clean with an abrasive!
How much does ligature affect sound?
In Fabric Ligatures, the presence of the metal on the base plate increases the brightness and the projection of the sound. With just a rubber base, the warm sound is strengthened. Each ligature satisfies specific needs. Metal ligatures are perfect for big concert halls and for soloists that need more sound.
How important is the ligature on a saxophone?
The ligature is a small but vital part of the saxophone, attaching the reed to the mouthpiece. What is this? The flat butt of the reed is pressed against the flat underside of the mouthpiece – sometimes known as the table – allowing the reed’s tip to vibrate, thus producing a sound.
Where are Rovner ligatures made?
the USA
Rovner™ ligatures are made in the USA of USA-made components. The ligature material and hardware are created to our specifications and go through a series of treatments and proprietary processes to ensure their durability and imbue them with energetic response!
Does ligature affect sound?
The answer is YES. The sound is generated through the vibrations both of the mouthpiece and the reed, therefore the ligature is a key piece holding both together. The leather ligature or synthetic leather provide a rounder sound while the metal ligature helps us obtain higher volume and projection in the sound.
