Vandoren M|O Silver Bass Clarinet Ligature Soprano Clarinets Uebel's logic is that letting

Uebel's logic is that letting the wood just naturally season (inside and out — hence the pre-drilled bore hole)

But for live playing with an amplified ensemble or band

try the VK1 40

French sound — this is the one

Vandoren M|O Silver Bass Clarinet Ligature Soprano Clarinets Uebel's logic is that lettingAnother winner from my friends at Vandoren. This ligature is in my regular rotation (I have several mouthpieces and several ligatures, because why not?) and I love how simple and un fussy the thing is. Sound wise it produces a somewhat lighter sound with crisper attacks than the Optimumit's a less substantial piece of metal, which is part of the reason. And like bike helmets, you pay more for less. But I think in this case, it's worth the extra coin.