Detail 01
Inverted design
Screws sit under the mouthpiece instead of on top, leaving the reed's vibrating surface less constrained.
Product detailSKU #1274115058580
BonadeClarinet Ligatures & Caps - Bb Clarinet - Inverted - Ligature Only
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An inverted Bonade ligature for Bb clarinet, sold without the cap. Buy it if you already have a cap and want a proven upgrade over stock.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students replacing a bent or worn stock ligature
- Players who already own a matching cap
- Anyone wanting the standard band-room ligature upgrade
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players needing a cap — this is the ligature alone
- Bass, alto, or Eb clarinet players; this is Bb-sized
- Anyone wanting a fabric or leather ligature feel
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
Ligature only, no cap
You need an existing mouthpiece cap. Without one, the reed is unprotected in the case.
Detail 03
Bb clarinet sizing
Matched to standard Bb mouthpiece diameter. A loose or overtight fit means wrong size, not wrong ligature.
Detail 04
Two-screw metal band
Even, adjustable pressure across the reed. Tighten only until the reed stops sliding — more is worse.
Detail 05
$30.99
Sits above stock ligatures and below premium boutique models. The common step-up for school players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No cap included — confirm you have one before ordering
- 02Fit depends on your mouthpiece, not your clarinet brand
- 03Overtightening the screws chokes the reed and dulls response
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this come with a mouthpiece cap?
No. This listing is the ligature by itself. Bonade also sells ligature-and-cap sets if you need both.
02What does inverted mean on a ligature?
The tightening screws are positioned beneath the mouthpiece rather than over the reed, so hardware does not press on the reed's vibrating area.
03Will it fit my mouthpiece?
It is sized for standard Bb clarinet mouthpieces. Unusually large or small mouthpiece blanks may not seat properly.
04How tight should I set the screws?
Just enough that the reed cannot shift under playing pressure. Cranking down on the screws restricts reed vibration and kills response.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Ligature Only
