This guilded (gold) ligature comes with a plastic cap and features a quick and precise tightening. The Vandoren Optimum Ligature is also supplied with 3 interchangeable pressure plates to adjust the sound and expression with freedom.

Whether playing classical or jazz, the Optimum Ligature’s three pressure plates accommodate your style.

• Plate 1 enables a rich, colourful sonority which produces great resonance; Pressure along the fibre of the reed facilitates an unbelievable blowing ease; Incredible ease of articulation.
• Plate 2 enables a more compact, centered sonority, smooth even sound and extraordinary blowing ease.
• Plate 3 enables the reed to vibrate in total freedom, producing a very flexible sound and greater ease of expression.

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