Detail 01
Alto sizing
Ligatures are sized to the mouthpiece, not the horn. An alto one will not clamp a tenor or soprano piece.
Product detailSKU #1274115058733
BonadeAlto Saxophone Ligature - Alto Sax - Nickel - Regular
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Nickel-plated ligature for alto saxophone with a standard-size mouthpiece. For players replacing a bent, lost, or worn stock ligature.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing a bent or missing stock ligature
- Players who want repeatable, even clamping pressure on the reed
- A doubler's second alto setup that needs its own ligature
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Soprano, tenor, or baritone players — this is cut for alto
- Oversized or unusually shaped mouthpiece blanks
- Players who want the softer feel of fabric or leather
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
Regular, not inverted
Screws sit on the top side and tighten from above — the orientation most players learn on.
Detail 03
Nickel finish
Plated metal wipes clean and resists corrosion from handling, though it dulls and shows fingerprints over years.
Detail 04
Rigid metal band
Holds its shape, so reed tension stays consistent every time you mount a reed. Fabric bands stretch.
Detail 05
$34.99
Above a stock throw-in ligature, below boutique metal. Priced as a straightforward replacement or first upgrade.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ligature only — no mouthpiece, cap, or reed included
- 02Check your mouthpiece diameter; blanks vary between makers even within alto
- 03Snug is enough — overtightening crushes the reed rails and kills response
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit a tenor sax?
No. It is cut for alto mouthpieces. A tenor mouthpiece is larger in diameter and the band will not close around it.
02What is the difference between regular and inverted?
Regular puts the tightening screws on the top of the mouthpiece; inverted puts them underneath, against the reed side. This is the regular version.
03Does it come with a mouthpiece cap?
No. This is the ligature by itself. If your cap is missing you will need to buy one separately.
04Will it fit a hard rubber mouthpiece?
Standard hard rubber alto blanks are the intended fit. Metal alto mouthpieces are usually narrower and may not seat tightly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Regular
