[BobD]

I have a HR Berg 105/2 sms that I seem to like(at the moment) on my Yani T880. What are people using on HR Bergs for ligs and reeds. I think the stock lig is pretty good but those cylindrical screw heads tear up my fingers.

 

[dirty]

I had really good results with a Rovner EDII in the clarinet/HR alto size. I bet you could get most alto ligs to fit it just fine.

 

[Reedsplinter]

I have 2 HR Bergs (and a great old metal Berg @1960). I don't play 'em much any more but I have always had good success with Winslow ligs on these (and other pieces -- I'm using a Winslow bari sax lig on my RPC! The RPC is huge!). Winslow ligs are a bit pricey, I admit, but I think they're worth every penny.

I forgot: I also have a HR Berg bari piece, which I do use for jazz; it's a very good piece, and the Winslow bari lig fits that fine. Someday I'll get my RPC bari piece, and I guess I'll have to use a bear trap for a lig on that!

 

[Nefertiti]

Bob, I have a new brass Francois Louis lig that is made for HR bergs. I ordered it thinking it would fit my HR links but it's too small. It cost me over 100.00 to get it. i'd sell to you for 60+5 for shipping if your interested, Steve

 

[Reedsplinter]

Is that one of the new ones, Nefertiti? Those are small, no?

 

[Nefertiti]

Yeah it's the barand new one FL has out. It's the L model. Robertos told me it was for a HR berg type piece.

 

[Reedsplinter]

I had (have) one of the older, standard FLs -- it BARELY fit on my RPC; sounded good, but then it fell apart! Likely from being used on a mpc it barely fit. I'd like one of the new ones, but I don't think they make one that will fit. Maybe someday. Meanwhile, the Winslow is very good, for me.

 

[BobD]

Neff,

Thanks for the offer but I think I'm going to try to find something on the cheaper side. I actually like the Berg lig except for the screws which are uncomfortable to tighten. May just replace those or possibly just go with a Rovner.

 

[Bob M]

Bob D

I've played a number of HR Bergs over the years. Pretty much any lig that will fit a typical HR Alto piece (such as a Meyer) will work on a HR Berg tenor piece.

Check out Doug Lawrence, who is the lead tenor player for the current Count Basie Orchestra. Doug plays a 103-3 (its a JVW reface) with an Optimum alto lig. Although Optimums are pricy too (about $80.00 with a brass cap), I use one on my bari piece and find it to be a really good, easy to use lig.

 

[Carl H.]

Alto Optimum is a very good match for the HR tenor Berg. Contact Simon Weiner about getting the Optimum. I didn't spring for the fancy cap, I use a plastic Rovner cap for MUCH less $$.

 

[BigVSax]

Take the screws to your local hardware store and get some new thumb screws that match. Even if the new screws are too long you can cut them down with a hacksaw. I hate those round screws as well and do not understand why the Berg folks have not changed them.

$.35 solution.

 

[Jolle]

I don't own a HR Berg (I play the metal one), but I've played one a couple of times now. No info on the ligs.

for reeds : for me Rico Jazz Select works best with them. Vandoren ZZ does work too, but can make them roar just a bit too much. Vandoren V16 is really sounding like a badly regulated Harley passing by. Didn't try other ones yet.

 

[sognar7]

i play a 105/2m with the standard berg ligature. I really havent had any problems with the screws,but i can see where you're coming from. Vandoren Java 3's on that as well. I LOVE that setup.

 

[Isle of Jazz]

I've just started messing around with a 110/0/M grained ebonite Berg. I'm using Legere Studio Cut #3 reeds and a Rovner EVO lig (I know what you mean about the small screws). The sound is fine; thick and cutting.