Detail 01
Eb clarinet size
Sized for the smaller Eb mouthpiece. A Bb ligature is too large and will not tighten down correctly.
Product detailSKU #1274115058544
BonadeClarinet Ligatures & Caps - Eb Clarinet, Regular, Ligature Only
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bonade ligature for Eb clarinet, sold without the cap. Inverted design for players who want a reed held with minimal contact.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eb clarinet players replacing a worn or lost ligature
- Students moving up from a stock ligature
- Anyone who already owns a cap and only needs the ligature
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Bb, A or bass clarinet — the Eb size will not fit
- Players who need a cap included in the purchase
- Anyone wanting a wide-contact fabric or leather ligature
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 keep using your existing mouthpiece cap. If you do not have one, budget for it separately.
Detail 03
Bonade inverted design
Screws sit on the reverse side, so the reed contacts the ligature at fewer points. Players report freer response.
Detail 04
Metal construction
Holds its shape over years of use, unlike fabric. Can be bent out of round if forced onto the wrong mouthpiece.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Cap is not included — check whether you already have one
- 02Confirm your mouthpiece is Eb; Bb ligatures do not interchange
- 03Slide it on, do not force it, to avoid bending the frame
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 is the ligature only. Bonade sells ligature-and-cap sets, but this listing is the ligature by itself.
02Will this fit my Bb clarinet?
No. This is the Eb size and it is noticeably smaller. A Bb clarinet needs the Bb version of this ligature.
03Which way does the ligature go on?
The screws face away from the reed on the inverted design. Slide it over the mouthpiece before seating the reed, then tighten gently.
04How tight should I make the screws?
Snug enough that the reed does not shift. Overtightening chokes the reed's vibration and can distort the ligature frame.
