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What a difference ! The sound comes out on its own, the reed is well maintained, I can't play without it anymore! Thank you JLV!
Posted by AMIR Parker
20-09-2021 |
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To me, JLV ligature seems to make reed selection easier. When you get your JLV ligature, spend some energy researching it. This will help you. Thank you JLV. Well done, JLV. Posted by woody 14-09-2021 |
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I play the JLV platinum-gold ligature and the gold ligature because it gives me more flexibility in sound in all registers. Especially the articulation in the upper register works much better with the JLV ligatures.
Posted by Adam
27-08-2021 |
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Great ligature for my Tenor!! Great product!!! Easy to install, easy to issue!!! Homogeneity of registers!!! THANKS Posted by Antoine 03-08-2021 |
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I just bought the ligature for the soprano, I will not look for anything else, I have found !I have that of the tenor, now soprano, there is only the viola left :-)Thank you for this remarkable invention which changes our lives...
Posted by Thierry86
15-06-2021 |
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With the JLV ligatures the response of my reeds is much faster and natural while preserving a rich and pure sound. The different positions of the ligature allow me to always find the sound that I am looking for. I definitely recommend them.
Posted by F. Gorrea
14-05-2021 |
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Out of all the ligatures I have played, JLV Sound Ligature has to be the one that caught my attention. This ligature gives me great ease as well as good flexibility on the sound emission. Furthermore, it allows to freely produce a rich palette of different sound colours. Thanks to JLV Sound Ligature, stories can be told with more clarity and precision in my music.
Posted by Hy-Huu
27-04-2021 |
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Excellent ligature ! Allows to obtain precision and richness of the sound. I recommend everyone to try it ! Posted by Alessandro 15-04-2021 |
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Very happy with the acquisition of my JLV ligature since February 25, 2021 on the advice of my teacher. Still a student on the tenor sax, my life has changed: a sound that I like a lot, an ease in the show, a precision that I had never known before. Working on a daily basis has become a pleasure. Posted by Pascal 29-03-2021 |
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User for a few months of a JLV ligature on my Tenor saxophone mouthpiece, I can say that I am delighted. I absolutely do not regret my purchase ! I will probably buy one for my soprano !! Posted by thierry86 25-03-2021 |
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Very happy with the ligature bought last November for my Bb clarinet, I just bought one for my Yamaha YCL 221 II study bass clarinet. Very satisfied, sound quality, ease of emission, and improvement of the passage to the treble.I really appreciated the commercial service of JLV sound. Thank you
Posted by Jean
20-03-2021 |
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Not only are they very beautiful, the service is impeccable but I also love the sound. Thank you again for the Christmas gift jewelry
Posted by Alain
06-01-2021 |
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I am really satisfied with Jean-Luc's JLV ligature. It allows me to explore the harmonic richness of my Selmer alto sax, and offers great playing possibilities.
Posted by Philippe
01-01-2021 |
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The very first time I tried the JLV ligature, I was amazed at the range of colors you can get. This ligature offers new sonic possibilities, it has an exceptional purity, and in a surprising way "opens" the sound. It gives complete freedom in the game.
Posted by Kacper Puczko
20-12-2020 |
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I adopted this ligature (platinum and gold) 6 months ago on my alto sax, with a replica of a Meyer Bros 5M New York USA mouthpiece, and I appreciate the widening of the sound palette day by day. and the harmonic exploration that it allows : more depth, homogeneity on the range, easier in the high-pitched, one plays on the air with confidence and each reed can be exploited rather finely thanks to the always possible repositioning of the ligature.It really is a tool that helps in personalizing sound.Bravo Jean-Luc !Guy Robert
Posted by jazzyguy
13-12-2020 |
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Saxophonist, getting older, I was starting to lose my sound. This new ligature changed my life, beautiful sound found, ease of emission in the bass and treble, made easier by moving the ligature a little to modify the sound, that happiness. This ligature has given me a boost in this COVID period when the orchestras are at a standstill.
Posted by Marceau-Gabriel
02-12-2020 |
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Quite impressed with JLV Ligatures. I found an advertisement on Facebook and ordered one to try I am now using them on my Alto, Tenor and Bari. It is a Great ligature for the Otto Link Metal. Biggest surprise, however, is how it opened up my Bass Clarinet. I ordered a ligature for my Bari and it was too big, so I tried it on my Vandoren B50 Bass Clarinet mouthpiece. Great find. My only suggestion is that the pricing should include the mouthpiece cover. Can not have one without the other. Posted by Gary P 23-11-2020 |
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Passionate about classical music, I started playing the clarinet 16 years ago when I retired from the national education system. I work regularly, the clarinet sib and also the bass. I heard about this ligature during its presentation at the L?pine competition. I have only just acquired it, and I tested it for a fortnight. I absolutely do not regret my purchase, the timbre is clearly different from that obtained with traditional ligatures (without citing brands ...) The reed is well positioned and the rest even if we do not tighten the ligature too much.
Posted by jean
11-11-2020 |
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JLV Ligatures have been a great discovery for me. The JLV ligatures produce a round and wide sound, which in turn possesses a great richness of harmonics, which makes it easy to emit and balance in all the registers of my Low Clarinets, Alto Clarinet, Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet and Contrabass Clarinet.
Posted by Daniel
26-10-2020 |
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I discovered "JLV Ligature" through a friend who was in Portugal and brought a copy to Brazil. He left "JLV" with me so I could try it out. I was impressed with the ease of controlling the timbre and delivering notes across the length of the clarinet. Congratulations!
Posted by Jonatas Zacarias
15-10-2020 |
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I discovered your ligatures at the international meetings in Ostend 2018. The day before yesterday I tried four models for bass clarinet, and my choice was fixed on the gold-plated finish. I have had time to test it all this morning and I am beginning to see more ease and precision in both the attacks and the sound emission. I will probably have to switch to slightly stronger reeds. A purchase that I do not regret ! Thank you Marc (Bor?e ensemble) Posted by Marc 10-09-2020 |
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Discovery of the jlv ligature at the Haye les Roses international saxophone competition.Since then we have offered platinum and gold for alto to our son Lan and he has offered himself brass for his tenor with his pocket money.In short, he is delighted.Thank you Jean Luc.
Posted by Jerome
09-06-2020 |
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I have been using Jean Luc Vignaud's ligature with my soprano for over a year. I also bought this ligature for my tenor and the sounds I got were fabulous while having an ease of emission that I had not experienced before. Unfortunately maybe she was envious because I had been robbed. So I reorder, in addition to the warm welcome and advice from Cyprien, the delivery was quick despite the covid19 crisis.I found all the sensations brought by this ligature, deep bass very clear treble and unequaled power on my tenor CONN 10M.I practice my instrument more than two hours a day and I have found all the pleasure of playing, the reeds also last longer, playing on the displacement of the ligature when they run out.I'm using the silver plated ligatures.MusicallyJean-Marie 05/16/2020
Posted by Jean-Marie
16-05-2020 |
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During your visit to the Maison du piano (Paolin), in P?rigueux, I tried your JLV ligature for a long time !I had the opportunity to observe the influence of the materials making up the ligature. So I opted for the one containing platinum !I appreciate its use, professionally, very frequently, both in variety music and in jazz ...A powerful sound enriched with harmonics, moreover, great ease in the emission of the bass from my tenor saxophone, Selmer, reference 54 !Thanks and well done
Posted by Magic sax
03-04-2020 |
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Jean Luc Vignaud is a visionary and passionate artist, the result is a ligature which is a real exceptional object. Thank you and long live JLV Sound !
Posted by samythiebault@icloud.com
02-04-2020 |
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Jlv ligatures are extraordinary.A family welcome with a lot of availability and professionalism.I have been playing the alto sax for 8 months. I play an hour a day and I was looking forward to having fun with a satisfying sound. The change in ligature was a revolution in the quality of my sound as well as the ease of emission. No more bad pressure problems that make us believe that our reed is screwed up (or that we're just starting out ... and that we should be satisfied with it ...). It is not necessary to crush the reed on the table to have the necessary tightness. The reed therefore vibrates with the minimum of constraint without unpleasant buzzing which disconcerts the novice. With a touch of air I manage to play pianissimo in all tones. It is important I think to have a satisfactory sound when you start. I am now allowed to play my scales in the family room!I had the opportunity to try the silver ligature and the platinum. I finally had to go over the price difference to choose the platinum plated in the unanimous opinion of my children : More heat, more woody (blind test). The silver plated is still very very good too ... I appreciate the latter clarity and very centered, very pure sound. It is also very aesthetic for those who like the sobriety of money. The JLV ligature is also a very beautiful jewel.Notify me if you make a platinum plated screw with emerald shine.
Posted by Luc
07-03-2020 |
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I am very satisfied with the acquisition of the JLV ligature for alto saxophone. The emission is much easier, the sound warmer and it is true that the reeds make more profit. Bravo for this superb invention. Musically
Posted by Jean Claude
22-02-2020 |
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I am very satisfied with the ligature. The saxophone sound is clearer in more precise staccato.The ligature is very well finished and adds value to the instrument both musically and aesthetically. Also very good service! Posted by Saskia Robinne 08-01-2020 |
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Just amazing ! Since I have my JLV ligature the game has become easy all the sounds come out without any difficulty I am Bluffing ! Congratulations ! And long live JLV ligatures !
Posted by Amir Al Parker
24-12-2019 |
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I was playing with the Winslow ligature copies for years but after trying this ligature the reed felt more free the simplicity of it is what catches my eye definitely a good investment
Posted by Gerson
24-10-2019 |
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Let me introduce myself, my name is Pascal, I am an amateur saxophonist, in the North of France. I bought the Gold Ligature for Tenor and immediately my playing became easier, the low notes including the Bb come out on their own without having to play with the embouchure. In addition I had the opportunity to test the Platinum ligature which gives the same result in terms of ease of play, but my choice fell on the Gold for the warmth of its sound which better suits the style of music. (Classic jazz) that I like. My sax is a Selmer Reference 54 and my mouthpiece is an Otto Link Metal No. 5, Vandooren Java Red reeds no. 3. I am very happy with this set of sax, mouthpiece, JLV Gold ligature, reeds. Thanks to JLV for allowing me these tests. Plus they are very nice at Tel. and very attentive to customers. Congratulations to all. Pascal Posted by Pascal59 15-06-2019 |
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I have just acquired the gold-plated ligature, for metal mouthpiece (berg larsen opening 110) which I usually play with Vandoren 2.5 or 3 reeds, for tenor sax. I had the honor and the chance to do my tests directly in front of Mr. Vignaud who made himself entirely available to me and I was thus able to test the entire range of different materials. I am amazed by the ease in emitting sound that this ligature provides both in the bass and in the treble. I will definitely have the opportunity to write a review again in some time after intensive use. What is already certain is that I definitely adopt it. Thanks for this beautiful discovery.
Posted by GIVETOGOD
13-06-2019 |
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Good morning, The silver ligature was given to me by Jean-Luc VIGNAUD during the 2019 Reed Festival. The sound emission is easier and I have just passed my Clarinet Musical Study Certificate with very good honors with this ligature. Thanks to Mr. VIGNAUD, Yakiv SUZZARINI Posted by Yakiv 09-06-2019 |
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For a year and a half I have been looking at the comments and reviews on the JLV ligature and I wanted to try it but it is not available in Quebec. As I am going to France this summer with a harmony, it was the perfect opportunity to try them and purchase them, but after looking at the places where these ligatures are for sale, the project turned out to be too complicated. So I decided to try my luck by writing an email to JLV specifying that the kind of sound I was looking for, the mouthpieces and the reeds used, but not easy when you can't try. I received a response telling me that for me the ideal ligature was the ?Concertist?. I even had a telephone interview with Mr. J. L. Vignaud who immediately put me at ease with his reassuring words and I immediately placed my order. I purchased two "Concertist" ligatures, one for soprano sax and one for alto sax which I received by mail. My two saxos are two Custom EX silvers and after five days of testing, it's WOW and WOW! For the soprano, it's day and night compared to my old Vandorem Optimum. I have the sound I was looking for: the treble is super easy with a consistent sound and the bass is easy to control even for "piano" sounds. For the viola the difference was less obvious at first, due to the fact that I played with a Silverstein ligature which met my sonic expectations. But after five days of playing with the JLV, I am won over: rounder and more consistent sound, more projection and control in the nuances, and the harmonics are superb. For both saxes, the sound emission is easy and the sound is incredibly beautiful and captivating. Here are my humble comments in the hope that they will be useful and inspiring for other saxophonists who are hesitant to take the "leap". Musically, Harold Desgagn?, ????????. Posted by Le_Saxon 12-04-2019 |
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I first tried the gold ligature for the baritone. Ordered somewhat at random. From the first notes, I felt the ease of playing. The bass is much easier, warm, a delight. I am a saxophone teacher in Charente Maritime, so I ordered a batch of alto ligatures to test with the students. Tests carried out blindly, with a blindfold. The students are not wrong... I had them try the Black edition which seems to me to be a good price/benefit compromise. Personally, I took the turntable for the viola after hesitating with the gold. I'm thinking of equipping all my saxophones, from baritone to soprano. We are very far from the gadget, thank you for this remarkable technological advance!
Posted by Phillippe GAY
22-03-2019 |
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What a pleasure to discover the ease of emission, the incredible richness of the sounds which now come out of my viola...new high-pitched harmonics...only happiness...I left my old ligatures as a gift at the store...thank you for all your advice (I tested the basic version and chose the even better platinum version..)
Posted by TGS
10-03-2019 |
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JLV ligature makes feel everything is so easy to play. It provides more possibility for me to control my sound.Customer service is wonderful, I have accidentally lost one of the nut on my Alto jlv and the company is willing to offer me replacement with no shipping cost.Very quick response to emails, too. I have been enjoying this ligature on both of my alto and soprano saxophone.
Posted by Jiaqi Zhao
28-01-2019 |
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2018 was a special year for me: change of instrument, mouthpiece and ligature. A nice challenge after more than 40 years spent on Buffet-Crampon RC and Vandoren 5RV! Since February, it's Buffet-Crampon Divine, Vandoren BD5 and of course JLV Black Edition ligature. A real treat, I can play reeds of strength 4.5 to 5 without problem. And what a magnificent sound, what ease. A big thank you for this wonderful ligature, long life to JLV. Posted by Jacques de Suisse 25-01-2019 |
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I have equipped my Bb clarinet, my bass clarinet, my alto sax and my baritone.... I am waiting for a promotion for the tenor!!!! Otherwise, what a pleasure this ligature is, the reeds respond better, the playing is more "full", in short, pure happiness
Posted by Christian de Thouars
22-10-2018 |
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I bought my gold-plated JLV ligature for my Selmer Mark VI tenor in February 2015 according to Musicora from Jean Luc himself, and I used it for several hundred hours and for hundreds of performances without ever returning to the ligatures that I used before. Won over from the first moment, I appreciated all its qualities and the incredible ease of play and the quality of sound that it allows to obtain in all circumstances and converted a few saxophonist friends in the process. After four years of continuous good and loyal service, I had a problem with one of the claws of the plate which holds the reed. I called JLV. Their after-sales service and guarantee are simply exceptional: they sent me a new ligature as a standard exchange the same day and I returned the old one. The price for a ligature may seem high, but such quality and service are well worth the price. Thank you to the entire JLV team, you deserve the trust and success of all saxophonists. Posted by Alain 12-10-2018 |
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I am more than won over by my new jlv ligature which offers unparalleled playing comfort until now We must also underline the professionalism of the entire jlv team who always provide good advice and formidable efficiency... Thank you very much to the entire jlv team for supporting me in my purchase Posted by David de Perpignan 12-07-2018 |
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Magnificent and effective ligature for alto saxophone
Posted by coco
15-06-2018 |
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I am won over by this ligature. The game becomes easier with increased possibilities of colors and shades.... the homogeneity between the registers is total and I also have the feeling that the high register is easier to emit and more in tune in terms of accuracy. The tone of the instrument is both rounder and brighter. here are my new sensations after a week of this new ligature tested in the orchestra. Posted by V?ro 11-06-2018 |
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Your ligatures are great?. the sound was obvious but the savings on reeds are quite impressive, I don't know when I bought my last box of reeds.
Posted by Aiphelle
21-05-2018 |
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Indeed, on the advice of St?phane Tranchant (Artisan des Vents in Avignon), I tried this ligature and was won over by the ease of emitting sounds, outputting super-treble & harmonics.
Posted by Jean BOSSOT
11-04-2018 |
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I received the platinum ligature as a gift and although a beginner in tenor sax, I was really pleasantly surprised by the greater ease of sound emission and especially the quality, I who am still very novice... I I'm absolutely delighted! In addition, JLV showed patience and listened to my hesitations, which is very pleasant. I am therefore very motivated and encouraged in learning the sax,.... at 76 years old! Pierre Delsanti Posted by Pierre de Corse 30-03-2018 |
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Received my platinum plated clarinet ligature 3 days ago, and am amazed at the positive difference, even with the most expensive American, Japanese and French competing ligatures that are on the ligature market .The sound emission is crisper,much less " junk"except with the really fuzzy reeds in the sound, with more low and high overtones,depht and zing combined , reeds are easier to find, even the not great ones get better and on top of this the ligature is a beautiful looking object. Definitely cannot go back to my other ligatures, a real breakthroug .Cogratulations Monsieur Vigneaud !!, you have made a better world for us musicians.
Posted by Martin
03-03-2018 |
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Jean-Luc Vignaud solved it!These ligatures are so potent that it will change the industry. Maybe it takes a while for people to realize it, but it isn?t just a ligature - it is a new part of the instrument. I can?t begin explaining everything here right now, but I will.What I can say is that professional saxophonists should buy all the versions. Why? Because they are the perfect tools no matter how you choose to see it. Here are three things I love about Jean-Luc?s piece of art:Let?s say you don?t have control over your resistance. You say you are ?happy? with your present set-up that gives you the amount of resistance you need to get your sound. Well, then you use and set up the JLV-lig that gives you that, but you practice with one that makes you develop control over your throat and air-speed over your tongue. This is the practice-tool part.Another thing I find very interesting and gives me the feeling of control is to fight against the characteristics of the specific metal used. Try to make the Concertistnsound flat and dull with my playing, or make the Black Edition sing rich with harmonic overtones and play dynamic and not respond compressed and tight, like it naturally wants to (for most players).The last thing(s) I take the time to mention is the natural and wonderful thing that is that it can be used just as it is. In a solo-situation - or when a young student tries to play a piece that demands a rich spectrum of harmonic overtones - use the Platinum Plated ring. Or when playing with a church-organ that is beeing registrated with the floating choir-pipes that collides and makes interference with the saxophone?s natural and strong overtones, switch to the Black Edition, and be a little lazy just for one day.What I am trying to say is that with all this in your mind, you learn how to manipulate every little sound created in your mind that goes through the instrument.And finally, the scary part... It makes the brand of the horn, mouthpiece and reed feel like it almost doesn?t matter... which is the truth anyway...So, to my friends at JLV-Sound - and to the people that read this (if anyone does):I recommend this product - it is a piece of art. And it is for everyone!
Posted by The Polymath
29-01-2018 |
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I bought a ligature for my alto saxophone, I play more of a classical repertoire. Even if the ligature is not everything in the saxophonist's work, the JLV ligature nevertheless revolutionizes the show, the difference is there so you might as well take advantage of it. And the reeds wear out less quickly... which is appreciable and reduces the cost of the ligature.
Posted by filou
28-01-2018 |
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I have been using the JLV ligature on my alto saxophone for a week. What happiness! I think my baritone saxophone will get it too soon. Posted by Jean-Michel WEBER 25-01-2018 |
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