Reference Guides

Ligature Anatomy

Here's an easy guide to some of the terms you might encounter in our marketing materials or in the instructional insert that comes with your purchase. All Rovner ligature bodies are constructed of a proprietary material except for the Platinum, which is made of a highly-polished metal alloy.

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Pins (replaceable)

Pins (replaceable)

Screw

Thumb Nut

Plates (removable)

Metal Cradle

Repositionable Flap (shown in "under cradle" position)

Exposed Pins (non-replaceable)

Exposed Pins (non-replaceable)

Resonating Ribs™

Mass-Loaded Pins™ (non-replaceable)

Mass-Loaded Pins™ (non-replaceable)

Resonating Ribs™

Clarinet Ligature Sizing Guide

Clarinet Sizing Guide
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Saxophone Ligature Sizing Guide

Saxophone Sizing Guide
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