an update to my previous post - the supplier sent me (free of charge) a new set of e-clips, which now work 100%. They clip on securely, and there is no movement at all. Very good service - he is very interested in improving his product - and he has solved my problem. He said that he had previously received a batch of e-clips which were advertised to be the right size, but they (as I found) were not the right size. He said that certain brands are slightly larger even though they say they are the size needed for the ligature (hope that makes sense). His emails are promt - and best of all - the ligature works a treat. I have tested it against the FL, the bonade, vandoren optimum, rovner dark, vandoren masters, and selmer two screw gold plate - and also basic brass two screws (and more that I can't remember!). (Yes I have a *major* GAS problem). Anyway, the saxxas ligature is the best of all in my opinion in terms of sound and control. It has the openness of the FL but also has the control and focus of the other ligatures, without the dampening qualities of the rovner dark. Though it isn't as bright as some ligs that offer more openness to the sound. Also, it is more focussed than the vandoren masters, which seems to be very (too) free blowing (like many inverted ligs). The only draw back on the saxxas is that it is a little fragile to use. I am using it on a meyer G refaced alto piece which is a touch smaller than a standard meyer, and so the lig will slip off if you try to adjust the mouthpiece. But, if you don;t have a super tight cork, its no problem. I just played a concert on it tonight, and it worked very nicely. I think the individual adjusting ability of the cushions is very important to the response of the reed and the openness of the sound. It lets the reed vibrate trully without clamping it down unnecessaryily. anyway, just my opinion. (sorry for spelling mistakes) - in a rush!