Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R

At last a ligature that fits a tenor Yamaha 4C mouth piece.Also it is supplied with a reed cap, which is good.

I have been using Rovners on all of my saxes for years and can strongly recommend them. The saxophone community seem to have turned against them as they can scratch the top of hard rubber pieces. This is indeed the case with my alto mouthpiece which shows light scratching (a Freddie Gregory). Incidentally this is no issue to me as I love my alto set up and will not be reselling this mouthpiece or the ligature. Scratching will never happen with this tenor saxophone ligature and the Otto Link Tone Edge mouthpiece it was bought to compliment as there is a gap between the metal bolt and the mouthpiece. The combination of reed ( I buy Rigotti Golds direct from the manufacturer in Provence), ligature and mouthpiece is excellent allowing a full, dark and rather retro jazz tone.

excellent ligature.. gives a warm tone.. also I don't seem to split my reeds as much with this lig, as I do with a metal ligature. It can be reversed too so the bolt is at the bottom.. which is a more traditional style. It does give a slightly different tone too.

There is an interesting video of a bass clarinetist demonstrating the differences between ligatures - he then goes on to compare them against shoelaces, rubber bands, luggage tags, etc to show the difference between them (or lack of). The point was a ligature something to hold a reed on that makes a tiny difference in sound. There are far more important things to spend your time deliberating.That said, this hold the reeds without issues

My new teacher recommended I get this ligature. It was delivered quickly and works well - I'm very happy

This ligature is much better than the brass one that became distorted. It hugs the reed firmly and is pliable and easy to fit. It performs well and enhances the sound quality .

Made a real difference to my playing and sound. Not so sure I would go for a dark one next time... Dark refers to sound not colour... I didn't know that...... In fact I think I will try a brighter one just to compare them... But a great way to hold the reed.

always good rovner they just work easy to put on easy to take of great lig sounds nice on otto link