Description
François Louis designs custom mouthpieces for Joe Lovano, Bob Berg, Dave Sanchez, Chris Potter , Tim Ries and many other Great Saxophone Players. François has now used his years of experience to develop "The Ultimate Ligature."
Due to the special design and materials used, playing with the Ultimate Ligature results in a more open and bigger sound, a better articulation and broader dynamics. Professional players all over the world are very enthusiastic about the ligature. The Ultimate Ligature, the easiest way to improve your sound !
Level expander included with every small size Francois Louis ligature. The purpose is to allow a better fit with smaller size mouthpieces.
Brass, Silver or Gold?
The Brass is more resonant and vibrating.
The Silver is more resistant and darker.
The Gold has more “elegance” and a slicker tone quality (polished).
It is always advisable to try different ligatures. Since they are hand made, there might be a little difference between two ligatures of the same finish (smaller or bigger amount of soldering etc. that might have influence on the resonance).
It is also important to try them with the same set up (horn, mouthpiece and reed).
Size Guide
“XL” size fits all large “standard” RUBBER mouthpieces
(Like Selmer, Vandoren and most brands)
“L” size fits all thin RUBBER/WOOD mouthpieces
(Like Berg Larsen Tenor and Baritone, some thinner Zinner Mpcs, François Louis Tenor and Baritone Spectruoso Mpcs, other thinner rubber Mpcs.)
“S” size fits all “normal” METAL Mpcs
(Like Otto-Link, Berg Larsen etc.)
Please contact our sax specialists if you need any assistance choosing your size
Staff Review
I'll start by saying that i'm a big fan of these ligatures. In fact i've owned the one I use on Alto for well over ten years! Compared to a lot of other ligatures i've tried, this is one I find wins people over more often than not in an A/B playtest. The minimalist way in which it holds the reed to the mouthpiece allows for a very free blowing response, with the reed able to vibrate to its full potential. Great if you're going for a big, full sound! - Oren Gurney (oren@sax.co.uk)
Delivery & Returns
FAST FULLY INSURED SHIPPING TO USA
If you're based overseas and would like more information, please read our overseas guide located here
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Orders in stock and received before 2pm are normally shipped the same day. International orders are generally received in under 7 days.
RETURNS
Goods purchased online from www.sax.co.uk can be returned within 14 days of receipt. This does not apply to custom ordered goods, products where hygiene is concerned and product seals have been broken (reeds, mouthpieces etc), digital download codes or software licences. Goods purchased through our website cannot be returned to our retail stores.
