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D'Addario H-Ligature & Cap, Baritone Sax, Gold-plated (fits Graftonite mouthpieces)

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Style: Tenor/Baritone Sax


Color: Gold


Features

  • The gold-plated H-Ligature & Cap for Baritone Sax was conceived as a "retro" version of the famous Harrison ligature, used by many of the worlds greatest clarinetists and saxophonists. Rico's H-ligature offers all of the sought-after features of the popular Harrison design, and each comes with Rico's unique mouthpiece cap, made of soft, overmolded plastic. The HBS1G fits Rico's Graftonite Baritone mouthpieces.

    H-Ligatures feature a four-point system, which applies equal pressure to the reed. The H-ligature holds the reed firmly to the table of the mouthpiece, assuring better contact, and therefore reducing leaks along the side rails. Additional support has been added to the ligature brackets to increase durability. H-ligatures feature a two-screw, inverted design. Each H-ligature includes Rico's unique mouthpiece cap.

    Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.

  • Gold-plated
  • Includes mouthpiece cap
  • Four-point "H" system applies equal pressure
  • Two-screw, inverted design

Description

The H-Ligature & Cap was conceived as a "retro" version of the famous Harrison ligature used by many of the worlds greatest clarinetists and saxophonists, Rico's H-ligature offers the sought-after features of this popular design. • • •The new H-ligature holds the reed firmly to the table of the mouthpiece assuring better contact and therefore reducing leaks along the siderails. Additional support has been added to the ligature brackets to increase durablity. At its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of- the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. For more information, visitFrom the Manufacturer The gold-plated H-Ligature & Cap for Baritone Sax was conceived as a "retro" version of the famous Harrison ligature, used by many of the worlds greatest clarinetists and saxophonists. Rico's H-ligature offers all of the sought- after features of the popular Harrison design, and each comes with Rico's unique mouthpiece cap, made of soft, overmolded plastic. The HBS1G fits Rico's Graftonite Baritone mouthpieces. H-Ligatures feature a four-point system, which applies equal pressure to the reed. The H-ligature holds the reed firmly to the table of the mouthpiece, assuring better contact, and therefore reducing leaks along the side rails. Additional support has been added to the ligature brackets to increase durability. H-ligatures feature a two-screw, inverted design. Each H-ligature includes Rico's unique mouthpiece cap. Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the- art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.

Color: Gold


Brand: D'Addario


Instrument Key: A


Material: Plastic


Style: Tenor/Baritone Sax


Item Weight: 0.896 ounces


Product Dimensions: 3.94 x 0.93 x 1.43 inches


Item model number: HBS1G


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: July 16, 2004


Body Material: Plastic


Color Name: Gold


Material Type: Plastic


Instrument Key: A


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • This is an excellent ligature for the clarinet.
Style: Bb Clarinet Color: Gold
I am a retired band director and perform regularly in all kinds of musical groups from concert bands to jazz bands. I have taught clarinet throughout my entire career. Here is my impression of the D'Addario H-Ligature. I haven't had the clarity of sound and the response from the reeds in quite a few years. This ligature gives the reed the freedom and opportunity to clearly produce quality sound on all the pitches from low E to super C. Compared to the original H designed clarinet ligature, it is pretty nice. It is a bit bulkier with the "H" shape design that rests on the reed. My memory of the original H designed ligature was that it was a bit finer it its detail. But, it has been quite a few years since I used one of those. If you are looking for a good response of your reed across the entire spectrum of the clarinet pitch range, this ligature is a good choice. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2024 by Richard Rayer

  • Excellent Lig for Otto Link STM
Style: Tenor Sax (Otto Link Style) Color: Gold
I purchased this ligature to use on an old Florida Link that I purchased in the early '70s. So far, I like the way it functions, and seems to affect the sound in a positive manner. (Ligatures do make a difference although not as major a difference as some folks state.). I had to shape the lig on the mouthpiece by setting it up with a reed and then tightening the screws to force lig to fit the contours of the mouthpiece. After that process, the lig lines up perfectly and I see no need to put cork or anything alongside the ridge on top. I have only used it for a few weeks so I cannot attest to its durability over time. The price seems reasonable for what you are getting and compared to other ligs. I have used a Rovner on the Link as well but I often had a problem with the reed slipping when adjusting the mouthpiece. No problem with this H-Lig. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023 by Henry R.

  • It's free-blowing and it makes minimal contact with the reed which allows for a good amount of vibration and excellent response
Style: Soprano Sax Color: Gold
I'm currently using this ligature on a Beechler Bellite 8 alto sax mouthpiece. While not tight-fitting, it does fit and hold the reed in place. I believe this is the setup used by Eric Marienthal! This is the standard-issue ligature for the Jody Jazz Jet mouthpiece, and a majority of my usage has been on that piece. It's free-blowing and it makes minimal contact with the reed which allows for a good amount of vibration and excellent response. For the most part, I believe most ligatures are the same regardless of what the manufacturer touts, but I most certainly can tell a difference between this and the Rovner I typically use on my Beechler. This ligature is brighter and the response is much greater. It's a great ligature for the price and I do highly recommend! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2016 by Scott Sterling

  • Extremely Shiny
Style: Bb Clarinet Color: Silver
It comes with the ligature and cap for the mouthpiece. The ligature is very shiny. It's an H ligature so the screws actually face away from you instead of towards you. It has definitely (and surprisingly) improved my sound compared to my last ligature. If you need a new ligature and thinking about this one you should get it. It looks very nice and fits well onto my clarinet mouthpiece. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023 by Jay

  • This doesn't work without major modifications
Style: Tenor Sax (Otto Link Style) Color: Gold
This piece of rubbish doesn't even come close to fitting, ligature and cap are a total misfit , total waste of money
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025 by onik

  • It slips
Style: Alto Sax Color: Silver
We'll see how it goes long term. First few times using it, it's hard to get the ligature to match the shape of the mouthpiece. You have to tighten it and let it shape itself to fit. Meanwhile, the reed is slipping several times. The tone and playability seem pretty solid for the ligature so I'm hoping it will adjust itself to the exact shape of the mouthpiece. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025 by Kindle Customer

  • Great vibration well crafted...Note postioning
Style: Bb Clarinet Color: Gold
Very well made ligature based on classic design allowing easier 5C and 6Cs and a rich resonance in the lowest notes. It should be noted this ligature influences greatly the sound and reed resonance based on its' positioning ( up / down ) on reed mouthpiece combination. This is mainly due to the mouthpiece table design of a particular mouthpiece which may be either flat or slightly concave. A flat table designed mouthpiece is less affected, however a mouthpiece design having say a .0002" to .001" deep gradual concave valley dip located under where the lower half of the reed is clamped creates variations on the reed vibration sounds. Each ligature position tried will influence the angle of the spring board created by the clamping action of the ligature on the valley and give a different reed response. These changing spring board angles created, change the main reed tension adding openness to the reed when it does vibrate. Sliding the ligature up or down by 1/16" degree increments allow the point of the clamping action contact in the concave valley to be different creating colored patterns of reed sound vibrations. Do Not over-tighten ligature and experiment with positions up to +- 1/8". Just thought this may be interesting to some. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017 by Robert

  • Great ligature, missing thumb screw
Style: Tenor Sax (Otto Link Style) Color: Gold
Received ligature but was missing a thumb screw. Luckily I had another D'Addario ligature I wasn't using and took one from it. The ligature fit my 10Mfan Black Widow tenor metal perfectly and works great. 5 stars for the ligature, 1 star for missing screw. So a 3 star it is...
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2025 by Jridout

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