Detail 01
Metal body
Metal holds reed pressure more evenly than fabric or leather, so articulation feels firmer and reed placement stays put.
Product detailSKU #1274228071894
BGLacquered Metal Jazz Saxophone Ligature Tenor
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A lacquered metal ligature for tenor saxophone, red finish. For a player who wants a firmer, more consistent grip than a stock two-screw band.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players replacing a worn or warped stock ligature
- Gigging players who want a repeatable reed position night to night
- Doublers who want a red visual marker for the tenor mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, soprano or bari players — this is tenor-sized only
- Players happy with the ligature their mouthpiece shipped with
- Anyone chasing a tone change; a ligature moves response, not voice
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.
Detail 02
Lacquered finish
Lacquer slows tarnish and keeps the screws from binding, but it wears through at the screw contact points over years.
Detail 03
Tenor size
Sized to the outside diameter of a tenor mouthpiece. It will not close down on an alto or open around a bari.
Detail 04
Red color
Purely visual. Useful if you switch horns on a gig and want to grab the right mouthpiece fast.
Detail 05
$124 price
Above stock-ligature territory. You are paying for machining tolerance and screw quality, not for a different sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no mouthpiece, cap, reed or neck strap included
- 02Ligatures fit a specific mouthpiece body; measure yours or try before committing
- 03Metal mouthpieces run narrower than hard rubber — the same size will not cross over
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a hard rubber tenor mouthpiece?
It is a tenor-sized metal ligature, so it targets standard tenor mouthpiece bodies. Metal mouthpieces are slimmer than hard rubber, so check the outside diameter of yours first.
02Does a ligature actually change my sound?
Mostly it changes response and consistency — how quickly the reed speaks and whether it stays where you put it. Tone comes from the mouthpiece, reed and player.
03Does it come with a mouthpiece cap?
No. This is the ligature alone. Keep the cap from your current setup, and check that it still slides over the new ligature's screws.
04Will it fit my alto?
No. This is the tenor size. An alto mouthpiece is narrower and the ligature will not tighten down properly on it.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
