[SwingSax]

hey i do not have a ligature for my soprano and i need a quick fix except WWBW where i am willing to order from does not have any in stock. i don't have any local shops to get one from. will an alto or clarinet ligature work?

thanks,
swing sax

 

[Carl H.]

A hose clamp from the hardware store, or a heavy o ring, or a fat rubber band - like from a bunch of broccoli will all do the job.

 

[jmartin]

never tried the hose clamp. Is that a NAPA hose clamp?

 

[Carl H.]

OOOooooh. I think Martysax tried that one last weak.

 

[spartacus]

Theres a whole thread of vintage hose clamps - hit the search button. 85 cents at the hardware store. I got one I'll sell for $300 thats going on Ebay soon cause thats where the money is.

 

[A Greene]

One gig I was in such a hurry I actually left my ligature at home. Had EVERYTHING else. So I found some tape and taped the reed on. Certainly not recommended but it got me throught the job.

 

[bruce bailey]

If you have a clarinet lig around, you can put some padding under it on top of the mouthpiece to get it going.

 

[csax]

Get a bag of cable ties next time you pass a Tandy (or similar) - use them for everything, two make a great lig. If money is tight you can buy the releasable/re-usable ones....

You can have the 'lumps' underneath for the traditional look, or on-top for a more personal statement. And, if you don't want to cut the ends off, you'll just look like a guitarist with those vicious loose string-ends......

 

[baritone]

or find a free hand to hold it for you.....

 

[SwingSax]

Thanks for some great ideas guys.