Instrument Talk Silverstein Works Ligature Setup Guide
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Silverstein Works Ligature Setup Guide
MOUNTING (A-FRAME LIGATURE)
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1. Note that two cords should locate towards to you. *The ligature will conform to shape of your mouthpiece in few days of use and the sound will get better. |
SLANT MOUNTING EXAMPLE |
HOW TO MOUNT |
SLANT MOUNTING |
STRAIGHT MOUNTING |
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Loosen the Tension Adjustment screw at the top of the Ligature by a few turns before sliding it in place over the mouthpiece of your instrument. The Ligature is naturally tapered to fit the mouthpiece: the side with three cords goes on your mouthpiece first, and the side with two cords should be facing towards your mouth. The Tension Adjustment should be at the top of your mouthpiece, with only the cords covering your reed. When you are playing, the Silverstein Works logo on the Ligature should be on your left. | with the Tension Adjustment off to one side. This has no side effects on your set-up and will not affect your sound in any way. A number of professionals, including David Liebman and Jerry Bergonzi, mount their Silverstein Ligatures on a slant. Some prefer the sound, while other do it to keep it away from their nose. | with the Tension Adjustment directly at the top of the mouthpiece. Also try adjusting the Fine Tuner bars on the sides of the Ligature to subtly change the colour, tone, and focus of your sound. |
A FRAME INITIAL SETUP GUIDE
MOUNTING (T-FRAME LIGATURES)
EXAMPLE | FIGURE 2 | |
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1. Tighten and untighten the ligature by turning the main screw. |
T FRAME INITIAL SETUP GUIDE
HOW TO INSTALL PADS
ANTI-SLIP PAD | HOW TO MOUNT |
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The Anti-Slip pad (Standard for T Frame, Optional for A Frame) is designed to help prevent slippage of ligatures and scratches for those who need to change instruments in the middle of live performances. However, they also slightly dampen the vibration, which may lessen the resonance and response. We recommend this pad to Orchestral musicians only. Do not use with EZ pads (Bridge pads) mounted. See more information from our online shop. |
EZ PAD | HOW TO MOUNT |
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The sole purpose of the black rubber pads that are found in A Frame package is to prevent possible damage to the mouthpiece. While these pads provide protection, they also absorb sound which can hinder the ligature from its maximum potential. If a minor scratch does not concern you, removing these black rubber pads is recommended for optimal performance. Use small amount of glue if necessary (usually not). Don’t put the glue in the pad holes or the small pole on pads. The pads are consumable item. You can purchase more from our online shop. |
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