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Rovner Ligature & Plastic Cap for Tenor Standard Saxophone - Dark Ligature for Hard Rubber Mouthpiece (2R)

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Condition
New
Model
Dark (HR): 2R
Dimensions
2 x 1 x 2 in
Weight
1.6 oz
Color
Gold
Material
Textile
Instrument Key
B Flat
In the box
LigatureCap& Instructions
Warranty
Warranty against factory defect.

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 20

Color Gold
Brand Rovner
Instrument Key B Flat
Material Textile
Style Dark
Brand Name Rovner
Global Trade Identification Number 09
UPC 689802010709

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Best ligature that I’ve played with!
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Great tone for both Concert Band and Jazz Band. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a better tone.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2026 by Jacob Tyler
Excellent Ligatures & Good Value.
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The Rovner Versa-X is my favourite ligature for any mouthpiece. I have played Alto and Tenor sax for over 30 years and as a gear-head - I’ve tried just about every mouthpiece and ligature (and reed) combo out there. The Versa-X is like a custom fit after it breaks in to your mouthpiece, which takes just a couple of playing sessions. It is simple and easy to use and tightens down evenly and quickly when you need to get set up or change a reed. It is built of very durable materials and it looks very cool as well. The pressure plate system is perfect - because it actually delivers on two slightly different tonal concepts in one ligature. If you expose the plate to the reed you get more brilliance and projection and it you close the textile flaps over the plate you get a more compact and warm sound. Some players even change it up and cover half of the plate with one textile flap as it can make some bad reeds more playable. At a price point of around $50 compared to a hundred (or hundreds) for other fancy ligatures, the Versa-X is the first option I look for. Be sure to check the Rovner website for fit information for your particular mouthpiece and you’ll be good to go. Rovner is great to deal with and my products always arrive fast and perfectly packaged. Combine that with their excellent customer service and you’ve got nothing to lose. Rovner Versa-X for the win. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2025 by SonorousDC
Pleasantly surprised!
Model: Dark (HR): 2R
I love my new, budget saxophone but the ligature that came with it was terrible. I debated for quite a while and decided that even if this was terrible it was refundable. I was so pleasantly surprised when this ligature arrived! It works perfectly and looks great as a bonus. Oh and the price was right! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2025 by Phyxius
Just ok...not bad, not great.
Model: Dark (HR): 2R
First of all, I'm a total beginner. I'm an older adult that played sax in school and have decided to revisit it. The ligature sounds/performs fine. I'm an amateur so I can't tell you if it's particularly dark, bright, or what, so take this with a grain of salt. The first problem is that the ligature did not come with a cap. I had to order one for an additional $12-$13. Not a huge deal, but a cap is depicted in the description. Secondly, the small bar gets caught on the threads of the screw when you're opening the ligature to remove it. You have to kind of pry it open with your finger to get it off. A minor annoyance, again, not a huge deal. I opened up the hole a little with a drill and that has helped some, but I may have to go in and open it up a little more because it still hangs a bit. All in all, it performs MUCH better than the cheap, double-screw ligature that came with my saxophone, that much I can tell you for certain. I didn't want to mess with returning it, so I just ordered a cap for it. As I get better I will probably look to get a different ligature, but until I reach the point where I can determine the difference in sound, this one will do just fine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020 by G_Phillips
Used it to replace my stock Ligature, impressed!
Model: Dark (HR): 2R
Amazing Ligature, would recommend if you're looking into different ones, price isn't bad either.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2026 by Ed
Tenor ligature fits great on narrow Bari mouthpiece! Tenor ligature fits great on narrow Bari mouthpiece!
Model: Versa (HR): V-2R
Review Image by Stella Stroud
Review Image by Stella Stroud
Bought this as a new ligature for my Ted Klum London Bari sax mouthpiece and I absolutely adore it! I’ve been playing Rovner ligatures for a few years now and I simply cannot go back to a metal two screw model. The versa gives the full, rich sound every saxophone player craves! Great purchase!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2026 by Stella Stroud
Very good ligature.
Model: Versa X (HR): X-2R
I like the bright sound and solid hold on the reed.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026 by Daniel 13
The Best The Best
Model: Versa (M): V-2M
Review Image by Heather
I've used Rovner ligatures for probably 20 years or so. I've always loved them, if only for the convenience of their design. I wasn't sure a ligature really made all that much difference in tone, though...until I tried the Versa. I found a Versa for my alto at a reduced price, so I decided to give it a shot. I was absolutely stunned by the difference. It made my alto tone a little fuller, brighter and brassier...just what I'd been looking for. I play a Yanagisawa 7 metal mouthpiece. I've always really liked the mouthpiece, but felt it was missing something. The Rovner Versa made my mouthpiece come alive. Honestly, I never would have imagined a ligature could have made that much difference. I recently got a new tenor sax. I went with the same mouthpiece setup, including a new Rovner Versa ligature. It sounds fantastic, and I've received many compliments on my tone. I'm not disappointed. The Versa can be set up different ways to achieve slightly different tones. I leave the "flaps" tucked into the sides, and use the metal insert that originally came in the ligature. I tried a couple other configurations, but this is the one that works best for me. As I mentioned above, it is a little brighter and brassier than my previous Rovners. It takes a few hours of playing for the ligature to "break in". Then you will notice the tone smooths out a bit. I think it also blows more freely. Rovner Versa ligatures are high-quality, long-lasting, versatile and easy to use. But most importantly, they bring my sax to life. I won't use anything else. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2015 Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2015 by Heather
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