Detail 01
Metal (brass) construction
Metal clamps more rigidly than fabric or leather ligatures, which changes how freely the reed vibrates.
Product detailSKU #1274228071647
BGMetal Tradition Saxophone Ligatures Tenor Saxophone Gold Lacquered
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-lacquered brass ligature for tenor sax. For players who want a metal ligature over the stock one and are willing to spend on it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players replacing a worn or lost stock ligature
- Anyone wanting a metal ligature instead of fabric or leather
- Players who already know their mouthpiece dimensions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, soprano or baritone players — this is tenor-sized
- Anyone who has not measured their mouthpiece shank
- Players happy with the ligature that came with the horn
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
Gold plating or lacquer
A surface treatment over the brass. It slows tarnish and matches gold-lacquered horns cosmetically.
Detail 03
Tenor sizing
Ligatures are sized to the mouthpiece, not the horn model. A tenor ligature will not close on an alto piece.
Detail 04
Ligature, not a mouthpiece
Holds the reed against a mouthpiece you already own. Nothing here plays on its own.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mouthpiece only — no reed, mouthpiece or cap included
- 02Hard rubber and metal tenor mouthpieces differ in diameter; confirm yours fits
- 03Check screw orientation matches how you like to tighten
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my alto sax?
No. This is the tenor size. Alto mouthpieces are narrower and the ligature will not clamp correctly.
02Does it come with a mouthpiece cap?
No. It is the ligature alone. Keep your existing cap, and check it still seats over this ligature.
03Is the gold real gold?
The body is brass with a gold plating or lacquer finish. The finish is cosmetic and protective, not structural.
04Will it fit a metal mouthpiece?
Metal tenor mouthpieces are generally slimmer than hard rubber ones. Measure your mouthpiece before ordering.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Construction
- Gold Plated or Lacquered Brass
- Color Finish
- Gold
