The Ishimori Bb clarinet ligature is designed for French-style hard rubber mouthpieces and uses an inverted metal construction for a secure, even reed hold. It’s built in multiple metal options, each affecting response and tone balance slightly depending on setup.
Specifications
- Fits Bb clarinet French-style hard rubber mouthpieces (Vandoren size except for Vandoren Masters models; also compatible with select Yamaha Custom and Vandoren Black Diamond mouthpieces)
- Inverted metal ligature design
- Made in Japan
- Some synthetic reeds may not be compatible
- Copper - centered and warm sound
- Copper with gold plate - powerful and bright sound
- Copper with pink gold plate - moderately bright and warm sound
- Copper with brushed satin finish - comfortable resistance and massive sound
- Solid silver - rich and warm sound
- Solid silver with pink gold plate - comfortable resistance and round sound
Special Plating Available
Special plating options are available for this ligature by request. Please reach out to The Clarinet Gallery for available plating options, pricing, and current lead times.











