INNOVATIVE AND ELEGANT.

Renowned among the best ones in the world, our ligatures are handmade to produce a rich and full sound.
When they are combined with a Vandoren ligature, Vandoren reeds and the Vandoren mouthpiece form an exceptional combination of the best handcrafted know-how in this matter, offering to the musician a sound of the highest quality. The unique conception of the Vandoren ligatures optimizes the vibration of the reed to enrich the sound created by the mouthpiece.

INTELLIGENT CONCEPTION.

The conception of Vandoren ligatures provides an consistent and symmetrical suspension on both sides of the reed. Different ranges of Vandoren products enable the musicians to freely create, with their mouthpieces and reeds, the combination that will offer the ideal convenience, as well as the best production of sound.

EXPRESSIVE FREEDOM.

The lightweight construction of the Vandoren ligatures allows them to freely interact and vibrate with the reed to enhance the musical expressivity. Vandoren Optimum ligatures are provided with interchangeable pressure plates to adjust the ligature to the sound or to the style of music.

GRACEFUL STYLE.

In addition to our four different ligature models, many others are available in a variety of highly polished metal to complete your setup with an elegant and customized look.

RELIABLE REPUTATION.

We continue to expand our ligatures range. That’s why we work with professional musicians who help us to refine every design. Vandoren offers the most complete and accessible range of mouthpieces, reeds, ligatures and related accessories for professional musicians, amateurs and students from around the world.

 

 

The various series of ligatures

OPTIMUM ligatures

Unsurpassed performance and reliability : with Vandoren Optimum Ligature, you will find that more and more reeds perform to your expectations.
Expression with freedom : the collar around the mouthpiece remains independent of the area in contact with the reed, allowing the vibrations of the reed to develop without interference.
Precise and rapid tightening : a unique double-track screw mechanism tightens both sides of the ligature equally.
Vertical and symmetrical tightening:

  • Adjusts easily on the mouthpiece.
  • The reed remains exactly in place.
  • Neither reed nor ligature are compressed at the sides.

Easily adjusts for any situation : 3 interchangeable pressure plates adjust to the sound, style, and musical piece you’re performing.

 

M/O ligatures

The new M/O ligature combines the lightweight construction of the legendary Masters ligature with the highly efficient tightening of the OPTIMUM ligature. The M/O ligature allows an optimum vibration of the reed and a crisp articulation.

• Lightweight.
• Easy to set up.
• Quick and symmetrical tightening with a unique double-track screw mechanism.
• Inverted tightening with only 2 small contact points on the reed.

 

LEATHER ligatures

Leather, a living material, gives on ideal combination of rigidity and flexibility. Its elasticity absorbs the higher harmonies which often couse a sound to be "bright" or "harsh". It also comes into contact with a larger surface area of the mouthpiece, creating a more focused, compact sound.

Made of high quality genuine leather, carefully and skillfully sewn in the hand-crafted tradition, to work in complete harmony with the reed and mouthpiece. Quick and symmetrical tightening with a unique double-track screw mechanism.

• Genuine leather - handcrafted finish.
• Quick and precise tightening.
• 3 interchangeable pressure plates to adjust the sound.
• Round and warm sound.

The leather ligature is supplied with a wooden support in order to help it maintain its shape when not in use.

 

KLASSIK ligatures

The fiber of the strap was selected for its excellent elasticity and its great resistance. The thin weaving fits perfectly the shape of the reed and the mouthpiece and takes part in the vibration of the reed.

Two independent running knots allow a personalized tightening. The weaving can be more or less tightened, at the top or at the bottom of the ligature, offering a great scope of choices of tone colors.
The weaving of the ligature, in contact with the heel of the reed on a large surface, gives an ample and centered sound. The great freedom of vibration allows you to "shape" your sonority.

The Klassik ligature is supplied with a wooden support in order to help it maintain its shape when not in use.