Optimum Resonance and Performance Your current ligature may hold the reed in place, but might not allow it to vibrate to its fullest. To that end, Francois Louis has devised a practical solution that firmly grips the reed against your mouthpiece while maximizing its resonance capabilities. Designed for hard rubber mouthpieces, the Ultimate Ligature holds the reed using a single pressure plate. Thanks to its unique resonating pipes design, it makes minimal contact with the mouthpiece. The pipes have a brass finish, and produce sympathetic vibrations that contribute to your sound. It’s held together with stainless steel wires, and tightens with a single screw on the bottom. Altogether, the Ultimate Ligature allows your reed and mouthpiece to vibrate to their fullest without dampening or absorbing the sound. Our GearNuts saxophonists absolutely love the Francois Louis Ultimate Ligature, and recommend it to any player who wants to get more out of