Wood Stone Ishimori Baritone Saxophone Ligature
Handcrafted with the utmost care in Japan, Wood Stone ligatures allow for the ultimate in resonance. Perfect balance of contemporary design with the quality of manufacture of the great vintage makers of the past. High quality materials and cutting edge design. A piece of art by master Ishimori, simply a small piece of functional jewellery that makes a difference in its acoustic quality.
The materials and their finishes affect the sound with the following characteristics:
Unlacquered brass: sound with a lot of resonance.
Gold-plated brass: powerful sound and rich in frequencies
American saxophonist Bob Mintzer says: "The Wood Stone ligature is a simple ligature design that provides the player with optimal reed vibration and a warm, full sound. It holds the reed securely on the mouthpiece and does not restrict the sound in the slightest".