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Lacquer finish
Matches gold-lacquered ligatures. Against a silver-plated ligature it will read as visibly mismatched hardware.
Product detailSKU #1274319727370
Allied Music SupplyAlto Sax Ligature Screws Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Lacquer-finish replacement screws for an alto sax ligature. For a player whose ligature screw is stripped, seized or missing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Restoring a ligature after a screw strips or goes missing
- Keeping spares in the case for gigs and marching season
- Matching a lacquered ligature so the hardware looks uniform
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a different ligature's tone or grip
- Silver- or nickel-plated ligatures, where the finish will not match
- Tenor, soprano or bari players — these are sized for alto
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Alto sax sizing
Ligature screws vary by horn size. Alto screws will not thread correctly into a tenor or soprano ligature.
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Screws, plural
Two-screw ligatures are common on alto, so replacing the pair keeps tension even across the reed.
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Replacement hardware
The ligature body, mouthpiece and reed are separate. This only restores a ligature you already have.
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$30.99
Priced near an entry-level ligature. Worth it to save a ligature you like the feel of, less so for a stock one.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check thread size against your existing screw — ligature threads are not standardized.
- 02No ligature, mouthpiece or reed is included.
- 03Overtightening is what strips screws. Snug is enough to hold the reed.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my ligature?
Only if the thread matches. Ligature makers use different screw sizes, so compare your original screw's diameter, pitch and length before ordering.
02Will this change my tone?
No. A screw restores clamping pressure. Tone changes come from the ligature design, mouthpiece and reed, not the fastener.
03Can I use these on a tenor sax ligature?
No. These are sized for alto. Tenor ligatures are larger and use their own screws.
04How tight should ligature screws be?
Just tight enough that the reed does not shift when you play. Cranking them down deforms the reed, marks the mouthpiece and strips the threads.
