[Wylocson]

i just got the optimum ligature for my baritone mouthpiece(v16), and i went to put it on and try it out. one problem. when i tightened it all the way, the plate was about 1/2cm from the reed. theres probably a really obvious solution/im probably just doing it wrong, but i cant figure it out...

thanks for any help in advance.

 

[martinm5862]

Do you mean it's too large? Some baritone mouthpieces are narrower like hard rubber links and Jody Jazz and require a tenor sax ligature. If the ligature is too big return it for a tenor sax ligature.

 

[Wylocson]

hmm, alright. i got the vandoren baritone ligature, and the vandoren optimum mouthpiece, i assumed they would work together. ill have to go back and try it out.

 

[JackLi]

The Vandoren V16 Bari mouthpieces have a SPECIFIC size for them because they are smaller than Vandorens typical HR Bari mouthpieces. A HR Tenor Lig will also fit on the mouthpiece.

 

[maddenma]

Vandoren only claims the Optimum lig fits Optimum mouthpieces, so if you use it on something else you take your chances buying without trying first. A V16 is a different, and smaller piece, so it doesn't fit.

 

[JackLi]

Vandoren only claims the Optimum lig fits Optimum mouthpieces, so if you use it on something else you take your chances buying without trying first. A V16 is a different, and smaller piece, so it doesn't fit.

Vandoren actually makes a specific size just for the V16 Bari Mouthpieces. Gary Smulyan, and Dennis DiBlasio uses them on their V16's.
You could order one sized just for the V16 from wwbw.