[AntPea]

These are a few photos of some simple string ligatures I came up with on Sunday. I used kevlar string, (except in one where I used zip ties), which is very stiff and non flexible, as well as some bits and pieces I had laying around. The use of kevlar string ensures there's no muting of the sound. The ligatures are very easy to adjust once removed from the mouthpiece and the best thing about them is that they work really well. They hold the reed securely in place and the response is excellent, I can play down to a whisper and subtoning is a breeze.

 

[zonepeter]

Which one do you like the most?

 

[AntPea]

They are pretty close, I would think the red one is best and the zip tie one the worst.

 

[BrianMitchellBrody]

This is most interesting Thanks for sharing

What and where do I get the black plastic piece?

 

[Hazebloom]

Nice! you'll have a copycat here ;-)

 

[AntPea]

This is most interesting Thanks for sharing

What and where do I get the black plastic piece?

The plastic is the kind attached to tools like screw drivers pliers etc when hanged for display in shops. (shown in photo) Also shown in the photos is the latest solution I came up with, which ensures the best non slip attachment to the mouthpiece. The most important thing though is to use kevlar string. It the same as used on Silverstein ligatures.

 

[BrianMitchellBrody]

The plastic is the kind attached to tools like screw drivers pliers etc when hanged for display in shops. (shown in photo) Also shown in the photos is the latest solution I came up with, which ensures the best non slip attachment to the mouthpiece. The most important thing though is to use kevlar string. It the same as used on Silverstein ligatures. View attachment 256246 View attachment 256248

Where do you source Kevlar string?

 

[AntPea]

Where do you source Kevlar string?

Where I live I get it from a fishing equipment shop. It is used to attach the spear on a spear gun.

 

[HeavyWeather77]

Love this. You can get a giant spool of Kevlar string for ten bucks. It's always blown my mind how expensive Silverstein ligs are. Thanks for the inspo!

 

[Pete Thomas]

It's always blown my mind how expensive Silverstein ligs are.

Yes but how can expect anyone to get a great sound without paying out big bucks - we all know you get what you pay for

 

[AntPea]

Yes but how can expect anyone to get a great sound without paying out big bucks - we all know you get what you pay for

I've got the €1 sound with CheepoStein ligature...LOL

 

[AntPea]

Here's another version. The plastic bit is a buckle from an old neck strap. In order to ensure equal tension in the loops I had to sand down the grooves on the buckle to ensure the string moves freely on it. I play tested it and altissimo G is stable and clear and bottom notes are effortless.

 

[Sigmund451]

But what about the cryogenically treated material

 

[10mfan]

Here's another version. The plastic bit is a buckle from an old neck strap. In order to ensure equal tension in the loops I had to sand down the grooves on the buckle to ensure the string moves freely on it. I play tested it and altissimo G is stable and clear and bottom notes are effortless. View attachment 256250 View attachment 256252

Well done! I love it.

 

[BrianMitchellBrody]

Where I live I get it from a fishing equipment shop. It is used to attach the spear on a spear gun.

Cabela's will carry that then. Okay you have me convinced. You are today's resident genius!!!

 

[AntPea]

Cabela's will carry that then. Okay you have me convinced. You are today's resident genius!!!

I would like to see what you come up with and reading your impressions after you play test.

 

[Honkermann]

I love it -- very ingenious !

Which strength Kelvar string did you use -- is it 100 lb ?

 

[AntPea]

I love it -- very ingenious !

Which strength Kelvar string did you use -- is it 100 lb ?

Oh...you got me there. I've got no clue. I've got 2 kinds. The white one is a little more stiff than the red colored one. They both work very well, but the white one retains the mouthpiece shape better when removed from it.

 

[TOcchiuto]

This is awesome!

Have you played an actual Silverstein lig?

Looking forward to seeing how all the shelter in place makes people creative and resourceful. It’s much more interesting when I’m on a gig/session and someone asks me about my gear to which I reply: “these are one of a kind prototypes.”

 

[Atonal]

This is so awesome! Nice work! Thanks for sharing.