Vandoren Optimum Bass Clarinet Ligature

A Favorite Bass Clarinet Ligature

The Optimum Ligature has long been one of Vandoren’s most popular ligatures. It uses a distinct double-track screw design, which allows for even tightening on both sides of the reed. This allows your reed to vibrate freely and evenly against the mouthpiece. The Optimum Bass Clarinet ligature is offered in silver plating.

All Optimum ligatures come with three interchangeable pressure plates, that allow for the convenient adjustment of tonal color, response, and flexibility.

Pressure Plates

• Plate 1: Provides a rich, colorful sonority which produces great resonance. Pressure along the fiber of the reed facilitates an unbelievable blowing ease. Incredible ease of articulation.
• Plate 2: A more compact, centered sonority smooth even sound extraordinary blowing ease.
• Plate 3: The reed vibrates in total freedom, producing a very flexible sound Greater ease of expression.