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Ligatures: Review & Compare! (Vandoren, BG, Bonade, and more!)

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This video compares several of my favorite (and one of my not-so-favorite) ligatures. Can you guess which one I like the least? Watch the whole video to find out!
Ligatures play-tested in this video are:
BG Gold Plated Duo Ligature 00:03:21 more info: amzn.to/2YciFhD
BG Super Revelation Ligature 00:03:47 more info: amzn.to/3e9rWfP
Vandoren Leather Ligature 00:04:14 more info: amzn.to/2N7Otxq
Vandoren M/O Ligature, Gold 00:04:39 more info: amzn.to/2UQccXz
Vandoren Optimum Ligature 00:05:04 more info: amzn.to/3ebw9Q3
Bonade Inverted Ligature 00:05:32 more info: amzn.to/37M4sLv
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@MB-uj1oo 2 года назад

I used to play on a Buffet R13 with a Chadash barrel, M30 P88 mouthpiece, M/O pink gold ligature, and used #3 Rue Lepic reeds. Now, I play on a Yamaha CSVR with a Backun barrel, M30D German mouthpiece, BG Revelation ligature, and use #3-#3.5 Blue box or Mitchell Lurie classic reeds. I guess over time, finding the combination will change a lot for some people.

@kevindeibert3369 3 года назад

Cathy, you sound great on all of them. I liked the Bonade, Optimum and BG Revelation the best ! I'm a doubler and have been using a variety of different ligs: Harrison, Bonade, Luyben, Rovner, Mitchell Lurie depending on the reed on any given day !

@super20dan 3 года назад

to me the bonade was the brightest by far. the articulation on the vandoreen leather was tubby. right now i am on a bonade non inverted kick. have you ever tried a luyben? really good and cheap.

@davidc4751 3 года назад

Very good video, thanks Cally!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

I actually like my M/O pink gold, It's easy to use, more free blowing that a BG duo(to me)... and screw screws faster than on duo.

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Yeah, I agree the duo is more resistant. I will have to give the rose gold m/o another chance!

@Titanandenceladus 2 года назад

I have heard that some people who use the bonade inverted lig have the middle section removed. Apparently it helps increase reed vibration.

@laurieblanchet-clarinet 4 года назад

Thanks for the video, Cally!

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Thanks Laurie! 😍 It was nice playing with you at the Civic centennial weekend 🙂

@laurieblanchet-clarinet 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet Hope to play with you again soon !

@bobsilverstein60007 Год назад

The problem I have with the reverse Bonade is that the metal stretches so that the two sides around the screws touch when being tightened. As a result, I cannot tighten it enough. Here is my fix. Remove the screws, place a flat file in between the screw holders, and file the metal down a bit. In a few months, you will have to repeat.

@shotagogodze3156 3 года назад

Hello my favourite is bonad and BG duo

@sunkinbumkin 3 года назад

Excellent, thank you.

@gsco82 Год назад

Interesting comparisons of different ligatures. Not a lot of difference in sound between them. You left out one that is popular amongst clarinet players in my area (western Canada), that is the Rovner ligature. I have been using them on my clarinet and also my saxophones for more than 20 years. They are not expensive and, to me anyway, they seem quite reliable.

@callyclarinet Год назад

Hmm, that's a good idea. Id I do a new one on ligatures I will add a rovner to the mix!

@MayfieldCreations 3 года назад

It's interesting to me, the only one that sounded different (and worse) than the others was the Vandoren leather ligature. I couldn't tell any differences with the rest. Maybe they have more of a difference for the player or maybe you have to hear it in person.

@kevindeibert3369 3 года назад

oh Vandoren M/O too!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

I wonder If you haven't leave the VD optimum on the mouthpiece, It would again get tarnished or It would stay silver like was new? Also, do you know what material has Vandoren used making the Optimum?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Silver will tarnish over time regardless... i keep a silver polishing cloth around to use if needed. I think there might be a gold one?

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet Yes, I contacted Vandoren and said they're gonna release a pink gold Optimum especially for Bb clariinet from Septermber, so let's be patient.. I think maybe I get one pink gold Optimum because I already like the sound colouration my pink gold M/O gives and the Optimum will give even more body to the sound.. I don't know.. I'll try when be available.. They also said me If I want a golden gold(completely gold) optimum on Bb clarinet, I can try the alto sax optimum, It's a bit larger but It works..

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

thanks for the tip, that’s cool , I’d like to try the rose gold eventually. so... when will you start your ligature RU-vid channel??? 😉 I would watch every video!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet Thanks, I will eventually. This Georgia Antza channel is my mum's channel which I created long time ago as she doesn't know much about using internet. I will change the name and email, making It my channel, It has already 3 subs, that's a good start, I'm thinking for a name this time, when I create It I'll start with a video with sound samples playing my ligatures..

@jimis3167 4 года назад

When you bought these ligatures, you chose one among same models?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Yes, when I was able to, like at trade shows and the Vandoren artist studio, etc.

@jimis3167 4 года назад

I don't know If It's just my idea but I think you had clearer and louder sound on Bonade, duo was also good (a little bit warmer..) but much clearer of all, the Bonade to my ears..

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

I am always surprised by how nice a ligature the inverted Bonade is!

@royrow8879 4 года назад

I'm looking forward to your insights on mouthpieces. Just like with today's video, how do you know what to get without being able to play and compare?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Hi Roy! I used to just get whatever my teachers told me to buy. In recent years, when I go to conventions I will try new "stuff" out, or if a friend (or even a student) gets a new ligature we swap and try out each other's ligatures. And if for whatever reason there's equipment I want to try out but can't find one to test, I make sure it is ok to return the ligature if I don't like it.

@etienneyitian 4 года назад

I thought you played on a buffet RC. What is the one you play today?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Hello! I recently bought a Yamaha CSVR-ASP. I just did a video comparing the CSVR, my old RC Prestige, and a new Buffet Tradition if you want to check it out 🙂 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GfPzGiR5Z0I.html

@etienneyitian 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet thank you for you answer. I just watched it :) Take care :)

@pestolah 7 месяцев назад

what ligature would be nice with my bd4 and r13?

@Bowties74 5 месяцев назад

A gold plated ligature does not create more resistance. It may darken your tone a bit but it does not provide more resistance. Please do not mislead other clarinet players.

@alexoglez 4 года назад

What’s the name of the piece you played at the beginning? I know I’m close of knowing the name hehe. I remember that it might be an opera fantasy or a theme and variations. But I don’t remember it!

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Carnival of Venice 🤓

@alexoglez 4 года назад

Cally's Clarinet Channel Oh yes! The Jeanjean version

@jimis3167 4 года назад

What mouthpiece and reeds you play this time? I play on BD5 +v12 3.5 and I like It!

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

In this video it was a BD5 with either a V12 4, 3.5+, or 3.5 (I honestly don't remember which reed strength in this video, as I use all of them regularly!)

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet 3.5+ and 4 are very hard on BD5, how can you play on them???

@jimis3167 4 года назад

I tell you one more time,I may become strenuous but the Bonade was the best of all, the most clear and loud sound, I think you should consider using It exclusively!!!

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Awe, thanks for the feedback! ❤️ Maybe I will again some day, as it is a great ligature. I use it on occasion, I’m just sick of having to buy a new one every couple months when the screw breaks! But maybe I should buy them in bulk so I don’t have to worry?

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet So, the build quality isn't that good on Bonades??? WOW! I didn't know that, I though you can own a Bonade for a lifetime!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet ???? You don't have something to tell about this???

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

The screw mechanism isn’t great, and the ligature is slippery. I have found I need to screw them on pretty tight especially when switching between Bb and A clarinets. I like the Vandoren screw mechanism because it screws from both sides and gives even pressure.

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet M/O is also just a bit slippery, It goes upwards If I srew tight. I think the duo (BG) is the most stable of them all, right?

@gman9722 2 года назад

I’m on a vandoren optimum with a buffet R13, bd5 mouthpiece, and I use vandoren traditional strength 3 reeds. One thing that I don’t like a lot about using the optimum with my mouthpiece and reeds is that you have to have it further down on the reed and tighten it more to keep the reed in place, which puts dents in the reed. Any recommendations on a better ligature?

@callyclarinet 2 года назад

Yeah, that is a problem with metal ligatures… I would recommend giving the Vandoren leather ligature a try!

@gman9722 2 года назад

@@callyclarinet I do love the tone of the vandoren leather ligature but I also love the articulation of metal ligatures. I’ve been looking into the bg gold plated ligature and I think it’s probably one of my favorite in terms of tone and articulation. Thanks for the advice though I’ll have to give the vandoren leather one a try!

@callyclarinet 2 года назад

Yeah I like the BG gold a lot too! Don't be like me and tighten too tight as the gold plating is soft and the screw will strip 😭

@gman9722 2 года назад

@@callyclarinet thank you for the advice!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

To add something, maybe a gold Bonade would even better If you can find somewhere to try. Unfortunately in my country there are only silver Bonades to try, not gold ones. And I didn't like the silver Bonades, M/O worked best for me..

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

I’ve never tried a gold Bonade! Maybe worth a try when I am ready for a change 🤔

@sunkinbumkin 3 года назад

Also nice cat :)

@paulchaitkin1916 4 года назад

Is there a difference in the tightness between using cane reeds or synthetic?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Hmm, actually, I'm not sure, as I don't play on synthetic... you play on both synthetic and cane, right? You are probably more knowledgable about the difference than I am... what is your experience?

@paulchaitkin1916 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet Well, the synthetics are slippery on the facing, so I cinch it up pretty tight. I don't know if that's right, for a good sound, but it seems like it might be necessary to keep the reed from moving! I can't imagine how it would be if I had to quick change to another clarinet during a performance.

@sherrybirchall8677 11 месяцев назад

Which ligature, at 14:29 do you not like?

@callyclarinet 10 месяцев назад

The M/O ligature (though now that I'm playing on a B40 Lyre instead of a BD5 I like that ligature best 😂)

@kimberlywilliams8963 Год назад

What kind of barrel are you using

@callyclarinet Год назад

Royal global Polaris

@shonhayashi 4 года назад

Oof, the M/O's actually my favorite of those, having also played the Optimum for years 😆

@jimis3167 4 года назад

Have you ever tried Legere reeds?

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

Yes! They are great - there was a time when I preferred them when doubling on bass clarinet. A number of my students play on them, too. I always end up going back to cane reeds, but I definitely think they are worth a shot - even if it’s just to have a “balanced” and “unwarped” backup reed when the weather goes crazy! What do you play on? Have you given Legere a try? Thanks for checking out my channel!

@jimis3167 4 года назад

@@callyclarinet I've tried european cut legere 3.50 on my BD5 mouthpiece but It didn't play well like the v12 3.5... my tuning went lower and sound was lifeless but I think If Vandoren would release some synthetic reed (for example v12s made from plastic like Legeres..), I think that would sale like crazy because most people would love them... That's my opinion.

@callyclarinet 4 года назад

That would be amazing!