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Fits hard rubber tenor mouthpieces
Sized to the larger outside diameter of rubber. A metal tenor piece is narrower and will sit loose.
Product detailSKU #1274228067128
Ultimate LigatureFrancois Louis Saxophone Ligatures XLTB - Fits Hard Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpieces
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A tenor sax ligature sized for hard rubber mouthpieces, with screws mounted inverted. For players changing a stock ligature that slips or damps the reed.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tenor players on a hard rubber mouthpiece wanting a firmer, repeatable grip
- Replacing a bent or stripped stock ligature
- Anyone who keeps knocking the top-mounted screws on a mic or stand
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Metal tenor mouthpieces — the body diameter is different
- Alto, soprano or bari players
- Players happy with the ligature they have; this will not change what they can play
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.
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Inverted screw placement
Screws sit on the reed side instead of the top. Nothing above the mouthpiece to snag or knock loose mid-set.
Detail 03
XLTB size
One specific fit within the tenor range. Measure your mouthpiece rather than assuming any tenor piece works.
Detail 04
Ligature only
This is the band that holds the reed. It does not change your mouthpiece facing, tip opening or reed strength.
Detail 05
$119.99
Several times a stock ligature. The return is grip consistency and build, not a different horn.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mouthpiece, cap or reed included
- 02Check your mouthpiece diameter first — tenor rubber pieces vary between makers
- 03Snug the screws by hand only; overtightening deforms ligature bands
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it fit a metal tenor mouthpiece?
No. It is sized for hard rubber tenor pieces, which are noticeably wider. A metal piece will not seat securely.
02Does a mouthpiece cap still fit over it?
Depends on your cap. Caps are cut for the stock ligature profile, so check clearance before relying on it for travel.
03What does inverted mean here?
The tightening screws mount underneath, on the reed side, rather than on top of the mouthpiece.
04Will this fit my alto?
No. This is a tenor-size ligature. An alto mouthpiece is smaller and the band will not tighten down properly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Fits Hard Rubber Tenor Sax Mouthpieces
1 detailsOther
- Screw Placement
- Inverted
