The François Louis Ligatures:

 

The Ultimate Ligature

 

The Pure Brass Ligature

 

The Basic Ligature

 

Click the link below to find an overview of the available ligature sizes:

 

Available FL ligature sizes

 

Some mouthpieces require the application of an additional accessory, the level expander. Click the link below for an advanced FL ligature fitting table (Excel format).

 

Advanced FL ligature fitting table

 

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The FL Ligatures are available for soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone mouthpieces, and clarinet, alt clarinet and bass clarinet mouthpieces. Click the link on the left pane to check the available ligature sizes.

 

 

 

The Ultimate Ligature

 

 

The Ultimate Ligature is a very efficient ligature that is much more than just a trendy accessory; it has been conceived as an instrument in its own right.


• The tightening by a single central screw ensures an even distribution of the pressure on the reed. It allows the reed to vibrate freely without damping the natural vibrations of the mouthpiece

 

• Thanks to the brass resonating pipes this ligature generates a range of sympathetic vibrations that enrich the player’s sound

 

• The high quality of the materials ‐ brass in the screw and resonating pipes, stainless steel in the structure and the pressure plate ‐ guarantees strength and endurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Ultimate Ligature is available for all possible mouthpieces, and comes in brass lacquered, silver and gold finishing.

 

 

 

 

RRP*:

Soprano/Alto/Tenor

EUR 59.00 (brass) / EUR 65.00 (silver) / EUR 72.00 (gold)

Baritone/Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

EUR 65.00 (brass) / EUR 71.00 (silver) / EUR 78.00 (gold)

 

 

 

The Pure Brass Ligature

 

 

The Pure Brass Ligature has been designed for a perfect match with hard rubber and
wooden mouthpieces.


• The stainless steel wires of the original Ultimate Ligature have been replaced by a brass brace

 

• The tightening is assured by a single top screw and it uses a solid brass pressure plate


• The longitudinal contact with the mouthpiece by brass resonating pipes and rolls guarantees free vibrations of the reed‐mouthpiece ensemble


• The result: a deeper tone with a well balanced resistance and a great projection

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Pure Brass Ligature is available in brushed brass, brushed silver and bright gold finishing.

 

 

 

RRP*: All models

EUR 69.00 (brass) / EUR 75.00 (silver) / EUR 82.00 (gold)

 

 

 

The Basic Ligature

 

 

The Basic Ligature combines all advantages of the Ultimate Ligature (brass brace, tightening by a single top screw and a longitudinal contact with the mouthpiece and reed), using a simpler production process. This offers:


• A high class ligature at an affordable price for every player who wants to experiment with the sound quality of a ligature


• Less resistance, for the players who like an effortless and free blowing setup

• A deep sound with a great projection

 

 

 

 

The Basic Ligature is available in brushed brass and brushed silver finishing.

 

 

 

RRP*: All models

EUR 29.00 (brass) / EUR 34.00 (silver)

 

 

* RRP: Recommended retail price for sales in the European Union (VAT included).

Need help?

 

If you are unable to find a suitable ligature for your mouthpiece, please consult the fitting chart using the link on the left. If you are unable to find the answer there, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

 

 

 

If you can contribute some information to the advanced FL ligature fitting chart, please send us an email.

 

 

 

Product information:

 

Available ligatures [PDF]

 

Brochure - François Louis Ligatures, Reeds and Accessories [PDF]

 

To download click right and choose 'save as'.

 

 

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