VANDOREN Optimum Clarinet

The Vandoren Optimum ligature is ideal for any clarinet player. Whether it is classical or jazz or anything in between the optimums 3 interchangeable pressure plates are designed to suit your needs. The ligature also features quick and precise tightening.

The clarinet models have ...The Vandoren Optimum ligature is ideal for any clarinet player. Whether it is classical or jazz or anything in between the optimums 3 interchangeable pressure plates are designed to suit your needs. The ligature also features quick and precise tightening.

The clarinet models have a silver plated finish. Plate #1 provides pressure along the fibers of the reeds to facilitate blowing ease. This also help to create a rich and colorful sonority, resonance, and ease of articulation.

Plate #2 provides pressure along two lines at the top and bottom of the plate. This give the player a more compact and center sonority along with a smooth even sound and blowing ease. Plate #3 provides pressure on 4 point on the corners of the plate.

This plate gives the reed the most freedom to vibrate which translates into a very flexible sound and ease of expression.