Purchased the Vandoren 'nino mouthpiece, and it came with a standard (but well made) brass ligature and cap. I searched for a pic of the ligature and cap before purchase, and could not find one online. Here it is:
The mouthpiece is fantastic..best one I have tried yet on 'nino.
Yeah, I was a bit surprised by the basic ligature when I got mine. I was expecting something like a MO lig, especially for the price premium these cost.
Anyway, it holds the reed and I didn’t have to go chasing a lig and cap ...
A Rovner sopranino ligature will dramatically change the response and tone quality of the reed. It will be less squeaky and bright compared to the traditional screw-type that came with it. I have tested this out extensively and can not escape the conclusion to the point where I purchased Rovner sopranino ligatures for most of my sopranino mouthpieces.
A Rovner sopranino ligature will dramatically change the response and tone quality of the reed. It will be less squeaky and bright compared to the traditional screw-type that came with it. I have tested this out extensively and can not escape the conclusion to the point where I purchased Rovner sopranino ligatures for most of my sopranino mouthpieces.
Paul did you ever try the Brancher ligs on sopranino? I like those a lot
I don't know the Brancher ligatures. Can you tell me more about them? I see they make two different kinds. Also, do you know if their straps are suitable for a curved soprano?
I know little about their straps, I used to use their reeds which are close to Marcas ( I think...). . On my curved soprano I use a yanagisawa strap which came with the horn.
The branches ligatures are really for soprano and it's been awhile since I bought on but Brancher has a size for smaller dimensioned soprano macs that works. I was told about this by Matt at Saxforte and it's been a valuable tip. He carries them and might be the man to ask. I will say I really do like them and also use them on all my sopranos. My regards
I was talking more about the metal gold looking Brancher ligatures. They have a bottom plate and 2 very stylish looking wires that meet near the tightening screw
Dr. Cohen, which Rovner ligature? I have used the Rovner Versa before, but it had the metal plates (it would seem this would still influence a brighter sound on the horn). I have ordered the Rovner Dark and the Brancher (fabric) and will experiment with both.
The Versa works well, but I get better results (darker and more robust sound) from the MK III closely followed by the Dark model Rovner ligature. Eager to hear how the Brancher and Rovner compare.
I thought the brancher was a bit more free blowing than the rover I had on my horn but .....everyone is very different so no golden rule here. I have them on all three of my sopraninos & also my soprillo. Even on all the sopranos I use, I really like them
Back in this post I compared several sopranino ligatures. I've use the Rovner Versa and the Brancher Metal Model SMG. I dislike the Rovner because it is bulky and rubs my mustache when I play I like how easy it is to adjust the Brancher SMG.
I strive for an open, dark, classical sound and Brancher works fine for me.
BTW, my Vandoren V5 SM550 mouthpiece did not come with a ligature.
I've not yet tried the Brancher, but I have found that the Mark III Rovner has worked so well for my pursuit of a darker, classical sound, that I use them on at least 6 of my sopranino mouthpieces, and they are of different manufacturers, including Selmer (custom modified), Van Doren, Rampone, Buescher
Paul Cohen
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