Detail 01
Inverted screw placement
Screw sits underneath rather than over the reed. Keeps hardware clear of your hand and spreads pressure more evenly.
Product detailSKU #1290447863858
VandorenOptimum Series Saxophone Ligatures Bari Sax Gold Ligature with plastic cap, Fits V16
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Gold-lacquered inverted-screw ligature for Vandoren baritone sax mouthpieces. For bari players who want a secure, repeatable reed clamp and the V16 fit.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bari players using Vandoren mouthpieces, including V16 models
- Anyone tired of a stock ligature slipping or marking reeds
- Players who want the screw out of the way under the mouthpiece
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Alto, tenor, or soprano players — this is the bari-specific size
- Anyone on a non-Vandoren bari mouthpiece with unusual outer dimensions
- Players wanting the cheapest workable clamp
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
Fits Vandoren bari mouthpieces only
Sized to Vandoren's bari mouthpiece profile. Other brands vary in outer diameter and may not clamp properly.
Detail 03
Gold lacquered
Cosmetic finish over the metal. Lacquer wears at contact points over years of handling; the fit is unaffected.
Detail 04
Plastic cap included
Cap protects reed and mouthpiece tip in the case. Sized to go on with the ligature in place.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mouthpiece or reeds included — ligature and cap only
- 02Confirm your bari mouthpiece is Vandoren before ordering; fit is model-specific
- 03Snug is enough — overtightening any metal ligature dents the reed
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my V16 bari mouthpiece?
Yes. It's listed as fitting Vandoren V16 mouthpieces along with the rest of the Vandoren bari line.
02Can I use it on tenor?
No. This is the baritone size. Vandoren makes separate Optimum ligatures for tenor, including V5 and V16 tenor fits.
03What does the inverted screw actually do?
It moves the tightening hardware below the mouthpiece, so nothing sits under your fingers and clamping force lands more evenly across the reed.
04Does the gold finish change the sound?
The plating is a surface finish. Any difference you hear comes from how the ligature holds the reed, not the lacquer color.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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