The Vandoren Optimum Bb Clarinet Ligature and Cap delivers fast, precise tightening and open, responsive tone. It secures the reed firmly to the mouthpiece while allowing comfortable, dynamic sound across the instrument’s full range. Three interchangeable pressure plates let you tailor the feel and response to your personal playing style. Favored by professional clarinetists for its durability and comfort, the Optimum ligature provides freedom and customizable control for expressive playing in classical, jazz, and other genres.
Quick and symmetrical tightening with a unique double-track screw mechanism
3 interchangeable pressure plates to adjust the sound
Expression with freedom
Includes Vandoren Plastic Cap
Optimum ligatures come with three interchangeable pressure plates. Each one touches your reed at different contact points, making subtle changes to the feel, response, and tone color:
No. 1: Places pressure along the fiber of the reed, resulting in a rich, colorful sound with easy articulation
No 2: Offers a more compact, centered tone with a smooth and free-blowing feel
No 3: Minimal contact points that maximize reed vibration, producing a highly expressive sound with greater flexibility
Ligature & Plastic Cap available in Instrument: (Model # / Finish)
Bb Clarinet:
LC01P / Silver
LC01PGP / Pink Gold
LC01BP / Black
Eb Clarinet:
Eb Alto Clarinet:
Bb Bass Clarinet:
LC04P / Silver
LC04BP / Black
Contra-Bass Clarinet:
German Bb Clarinet:
*Notes:
Ligatures for left-handed musicians upon request.
LC01P for Bb mouthpieces and German system mouthpieces: BD5 D, M30 D and B40 D.
LC05P for German mouthpieces: D15, D20 and D25 and Austrian mouthpiece W 270
Very Important Player Item**
We will get it for you!
** This product is a Prof “VIP” special order item and is not normally stocked in-store. Once you place your order, we’ll dedicate attention to sourcing it through our industry supplier network, prioritize the shipment to our location, inspect and certify the item, then send it to you. Typical turnaround is 7–14 days. Although we don’t keep this item on hand, our strong supplier relationships allow us to obtain it quickly. When available from our suppliers, we’ll provide an estimated delivery date and tracking number after the item ships. Ça c’est bon & C’est tout!
The Vandoren Optimum Bb Clarinet Ligature and Cap delivers fast, precise tightening and open, responsive tone. It secures the reed firmly to the mouthpiece while allowing comfortable, dynamic sound across the instrument’s full range. Three interchangeable pressure plates let you tailor the feel and response to your personal playing style. Favored by professional clarinetists for its durability and comfort, the Optimum ligature provides freedom and customizable control for expressive playing in classical, jazz, and other genres.
Quick and symmetrical tightening with a unique double-track screw mechanism
3 interchangeable pressure plates to adjust the sound
Expression with freedom
Includes Vandoren Plastic Cap
Optimum ligatures come with three interchangeable pressure plates. Each one touches your reed at different contact points, making subtle changes to the feel, response, and tone color:
No. 1: Places pressure along the fiber of the reed, resulting in a rich, colorful sound with easy articulation
No 2: Offers a more compact, centered tone with a smooth and free-blowing feel
No 3: Minimal contact points that maximize reed vibration, producing a highly expressive sound with greater flexibility
Ligature & Plastic Cap available in Instrument: (Model # / Finish)
Bb Clarinet:
LC01P / Silver
LC01PGP / Pink Gold
LC01BP / Black
Eb Clarinet:
Eb Alto Clarinet:
Bb Bass Clarinet:
LC04P / Silver
LC04BP / Black
Contra-Bass Clarinet:
German Bb Clarinet:
*Notes:
Ligatures for left-handed musicians upon request.
LC01P for Bb mouthpieces and German system mouthpieces: BD5 D, M30 D and B40 D.
LC05P for German mouthpieces: D15, D20 and D25 and Austrian mouthpiece W 270
Very Important Player Item**
We will get it for you!
** This product is a Prof “VIP” special order item and is not normally stocked in-store. Once you place your order, we’ll dedicate attention to sourcing it through our industry supplier network, prioritize the shipment to our location, inspect and certify the item, then send it to you. Typical turnaround is 7–14 days. Although we don’t keep this item on hand, our strong supplier relationships allow us to obtain it quickly. When available from our suppliers, we’ll provide an estimated delivery date and tracking number after the item ships. Ça c’est bon & C’est tout!
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