Rovner Alto Sax Ligature 1RL

by Rovner

Product Features

• Dark ligature
• Provides a darker, richer tone quality
• Comes with a cap
• Can be used on most hard rubber or plastic alto sax mouthpieces

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 1.8 x 4.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002F4YRS
• Item model number: 1RL
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,589 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #17 in Musical Instruments > Band & Orchestra > Woodwinds > Saxophones > Alto

Product Description

One of the worlds most famous leather ligatures, the Rovner ligature can be used in the regular position or inverted.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Customize your sound with ease, May 1, 2010

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Andrea L. Polk (Southern Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rovner Alto Sax Ligature 1RL (Electronics)

If you play you know that metal ligatures are the norm. They hold the reed in place on the saxophone's mouthpiece, and you loosen or tighten it to get the right sound.

This Rovner ligature is made of a rubber (sort of like the inside of a bike tire in consistency - thin but tough) and holds the reed in place while providing a warmer tone, a bit more flexibility for the reed and the ability to tilt the reed with ease to produce the sound you're looking for without too much effort. The change is sound is subtle, but noticeable, in a nice way!

It does take some getting used to, but once you do I think you'll find it superior to metal ligatures. Directions for getting it to work best for you are in the box. Follow them and within a very short period of time you'll be making sweet music!

NOTE: this item also comes with a plastic cap for an alto saxophone mouthpiece. The cap is rather cheaply made, but it does the job.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This ligature greatly improved my sound, April 3, 2011

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L. LovelaceJones "The Tatting Flutist" (Southern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rovner Alto Sax Ligature 1RL (Electronics)

I bought my Rovner Alto Sax ligature several years ago, now. I really like it. I am actually a flutist who took up sax to get into the jazz band in college, so I was looking for every advantage I could get. This ligature definitely helped me tremendously. I know it is far superior to the standard metal ligature that came with my sax. The reed vibrates more easily. I get more and better sound.

I still occasionally play my sax, which is just a student instrument, when there is a need in a small ensemble. Since I don't play regularly, I still need every advantage I can possibly get. I doubt I will ever part with my Rovner ligature. It has seen me through many challenges.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Just what I asked for, January 27, 2011

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Jimbocerv - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rovner Alto Sax Ligature 1RL (Electronics)

The ligature is just what I asked for. Seems to be good material and the price was fair, especially for this kind of accesories that are not so easy to find in regular stores. I'll ask for another one as spare.