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Rovner Ligature & Plastic Cap for Baritone Saxophone - Dark Ligature for Hard Rubber Mouthpiece (3R)

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Condition
New
Model
Dark (HR): 3R
Dimensions
2 x 1 x 2 in
Weight
1.6 oz
Material
Textile
Body Material
rubber
Color Name
Gold

Features 5

  • DARK LIGATURE. Great for players seeking an easy-to-use, multi-genre ligature. This is considered the "go-to" ligature for music educators.
  • DARK WARM AND CENTERED SOUND. The Dark Ligature provides warm and resonant sound and assists in producing a full, centered tone designed for many musicians.
  • DURABILITY & LONGEVITY. Rovner's flexible and durable construction ensures ease of installation, a secure & adjustable fit with fastener, and long-lasting performance for all musicians.
  • INCLUDES PROTECTIVE CAP. Protect your ligature with the included plastic cap to safeguard it from elements and damage when you are not using it.

Description

The Rovner Dark assists in producing a full, centered tone. One can compare the results of this ligature with the age-old technology of the string ligature. Enjoyed especially by classical performers for its warm sound, the Rovner Dark is our most favored and top selling ligature.Rovner ligatures hold the reed to the mouthpiece with no pressure points. Because there are no pressure points or rigid constraints on the reed, the reed seats evenly to the facing of the mouthpiece reducing stuffiness and improving tonal clarity. Available Dark model ligatures 1E - Bb German String/ Eb Clarinet, Nickel Fittings 1M - Metal Alto/Small Tenor Sax, Nickel Fittings 1MB - Metal Alto/Tenor Slim, Gold Fittings 1MD - Metal Doff Sop Sax, Nickel Fittings 1MS - Metal Selmer Sop Sax, Nickel Fittings 1MVS - Metal Small Sop Sax, Gold Fittings 1R - Bb Clarinet, Nickel Fittings 1RL - Hard Rubber Alto Sax, Gold Fittings 1RR - Hard Rubber Runyon Alto Sax, Gold Fittings 1RVS - Hard Rubber Sop Sax, Gold Fittings 1RXS - Hard Rubber X-Sm Sop Sax, Gold Fittings 2M - Metal Med Alto/Tenor Sax, Nickel Fittings 2R - Hard Rubber Tenor Sax, Gold Fittings 2RBL - Hard Rubber Slim Baritone Sax, Gold Fittings 2RS - Alto Clarinet, Nickel Fittings 3ML - Metal Large Tenor/Small Bari Sax, Gold Fittings 3ML-NY - Metal Tenor "NY" Sax, Gold Fittings 3MVL - Metal Otto Link Baritone Sax, Gold Fittings 3R - Hard Rubber Baritone Sax, Gold Fittings 3RL - Bass Clarinet, Nickel Fittings 4R - Hard Rubber Bass Sax, Gold Fittings 4RL - Babb Contrabass Clarinet, Nickel Fittings 4RS - Eb Contra/Alto Clarinet, Nickel Fittings.

Specs 7

Item Weight 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions 2 x 1 x 2 inches
Item model number Dark (HR) 3R
Body Material rubber
Color Name Gold
Material Type Textile
Size 3R Baritone (for HR Mouthpiece)

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Top Amazon Reviews

Great product.
Model: Versa X (HR): X-3R
Works as intended. My player felt a different.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2025 by David Jasso
Best I've used.
Model: MKIII (HR): C-3R
A fabulous lig. It doesn't pinch the reed, even if it is a bit over-tight and theres tons of customizable plate set-ups (this one doesn't come with any)(My alto friend had difficulty projecting with some plates, so beware!). Coming from the classic metal two-screw, the single screw, fabric mesh opened the tone and made reed adjustment much easier. I also tried a single screw vinyl type lig but it didn't allow the reed to move at all. My tone was stuffy and I had little flexibility. At first I was frustrated because the ligature appeared too big for the mouthpiece but you can adjust how the screw threads through the pins and fabric. The cap fits beautifully. I've used the lig on a crap stock mouthpiece, a Yamaha 4C, and E. Rousseau and a Meyer and it works great on all of them. My only complaint is that I only have one of them! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016 by Hannah N.
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Model: MKIII (HR): C-3R
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2026 by jay
Baritone sax mouthpieces can vary a lot in size
Model: Versa X (HR): X-3R
Didn’t work with my Otto Link tone edge too big, but was ok with Yamaha 5c is manageable. It may be best to test ligatures in person with the mouthpiece you own at an instrument shop. I had no problems with size issues with clarinet ligatures and have several Rovners for them that work beautifully. I have had no problems with Tenor sax or alto - Rovner ligatures worked will with all the mouthpieces (rubber). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025 by Amazon Customer
I can’t believe what a difference this made
Model: Dark (HR): 3R
As a chronic beginner, I never really understood the difference that a better mouthpiece could make, let alone a ligature. I recently upgraded my old generic mouthpiece to a Yamaha 5c, which I know is low-end but still made a big difference for me in the ease of playing, but my old ligature was a little too tight for it. It worked but didn’t really look right. So I ordered one of these, not really convinced of the design but just because it was recommended and not too expensive- I mean, it’s basically the cheapest decent ligature around. Anyway, it made a huge difference and I was astonished. I can now hit all the high notes that I previously, well, couldn’t, my dynamic range is better, and I get a lot better consistent tone across the full range of the instrument. I don’t expect this piece to impress seasoned players who spend a lot on premium equipment, but I have a feeling a lot of students and beginners may not realize this item is worth the cost to upgrade over the little metal cage that came with your sax. It absolutely is. If you are in the fence about whether this is worthwhile as an upgrade, it is. This review is not meant for experts and seasoned players. I assume you will all already know this. But I would’ve had a better experience if I’d discovered this piece of gear years ago and not just last month. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022 by James Peters
Good Fit!
Model: Dark (M): 3MVL
This ligature works great on the Otto Link STM baritone metal mouthpiece!
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024 by Floyd Jeffers
Great product!
Model: Versa X (HR): X-3R
Excellent product, my son loves it!
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025 by Ed
Smaller bari sax ligature
Model: Dark (M): 3MVL
This works great with my metal Otto Link 6* baritone sax mouthpiece. This also matches what the Rover sizing guide suggests on their website. If you're looking for something smaller for this type of metal mouthpiece, this should work. It won't work on larger mouthpieces (does not even closely fit on my Rousseau JDX 7). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2022 by J. A.
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