Brancher AHR

A Modern Ligature Designed for Sound Quality

This ligature adopts a contemporary approach thanks to an innovative composite and a two-rail pressure plate. The goal is to promote effective reed vibration while maintaining a reliable grip on an ebonite mouthpiece, widely used in both classical and jazz music.

For Which Musician and Styles?

Suitable for beginner to advanced saxophonists, it is ideal for those seeking easy response and a warm sound on alto. Its versatile behavior makes it relevant for classical, jazz, pop, and ensemble settings (wind orchestra, big band), as long as an ebonite mouthpiece is used.

Sound and Design

The 2-rail plate aims to balance pressure on the reed: it generally provides a crisper response with a timbre oriented towards warmth and density. The choice of a semi-rigid composite also contributes to playing comfort by limiting excessive constraints while ensuring good clamping stability. The plastic mouthpiece cap completes the set for daily use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit this ligature, you can pair it with alto saxophone reeds suited to your style (strength and cut according to your preferences). A mouthpiece swab can also help maintain a clean and consistent contact area.

Technical specifications

Category	ligature	Material	Other
Destination	ebonite mouthpiece	Neck cover included	Plastic
Instrument	alto saxophone	Color	Black

Ligature	semi-rigid composite material	Mouthpiece cap included	plastic
Pressure plate	2 rails	Specific right of withdrawal	for hygiene reasons, if the product has been opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for withdrawal and be eligible for refund or exchange.
Intended for	ebonite mouthpiece