YBRATO ReedReflector Standard Edition Gold Lacquer is a professional bass clarinet ligature with a gold-coloured lacquer finish, developed and manufactured in Germany. It fits most Boehm-system and German-system bass clarinet mouthpieces. Its precision CNC-milled reflector ensures secure reed positioning with a reduced contact area.
Important — Compatibility: this ligature fits most Boehm-system and German-system mouthpieces, but individual models may differ in shape and external dimensions. Please verify the fit with your specific mouthpiece before ordering. Compatibility with Légère synthetic reeds, including European Cut, should also be confirmed separately.
Sound and playing characteristics
The ligature secures the reed against the bass clarinet mouthpiece. The clamping design, contact area and pressure distribution can influence reed response, articulation and playing feel.
The YBRATO ReedReflector incorporates a solid, precision CNC-milled metal reflector. Two longitudinal rails contact the reed while reducing the contact area and maintaining secure positioning.
According to the manufacturer, the design promotes free reed vibration, an overtone-rich sound and effective sound projection. These characteristics may be useful across the instrument's low and upper registers.
Actual tonal results depend on the combination of mouthpiece, reed, instrument and playing technique.
ReedReflector key feature: a solid, precision CNC-milled reflector contacts the reed through two longitudinal rails, providing secure reed positioning with a reduced contact area and adjustable clamping pressure.
Construction and materials
The brass ligature band features a rolled and mechanically bolted construction without soldered joints. This method avoids localized heating of the material during soldering.
The solid reflector is precision CNC-milled and positioned on the reed-facing side. Two longitudinal rails provide contact with the reed while minimizing the supporting area.
The clamping mechanism incorporates left-hand and right-hand threads for even tightening and accurate centering on the mouthpiece. An ergonomically knurled adjustment screw allows precise control of the clamping pressure and convenient reed replacement.
The Gold Lacquer edition features a gold-coloured lacquer finish, not gold plating. YBRATO ligatures are developed and manufactured in Germany with hand assembly of their components.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer |
YBRATO, Germany |
| Model |
ReedReflector Standard Edition |
| Instrument |
Bass clarinet |
| Compatibility |
Most Boehm-system and German-system mouthpieces |
| German mouthpiece examples |
Kückmeier, Wurlitzer, Gleichweit, Licostini |
| Band material |
Brass |
| Finish |
Gold Lacquer |
| Reflector |
Solid, precision CNC-milled |
| Reed contact |
Two longitudinal rails |
| Clamping mechanism |
Left-hand and right-hand threads |
| Band construction |
Mechanically joined, solder-free |
| Reed compatibility |
Verify separately for Légère and European Cut |
| Included |
Ligature and fitted TPE mouthpiece cap |
| Manufacturing |
Germany, hand-assembled |
Mouthpiece and reed compatibility
The YBRATO ReedReflector Gold Lacquer for bass clarinet fits most Boehm-system and German-system mouthpieces. This makes the ligature suitable for a broad range of bass clarinet mouthpiece designs.
Examples of German-system mouthpieces include models by Kückmeier, Wurlitzer, Gleichweit and Licostini. Fit with a particular model depends on its external dimensions and shape.
Please note: compatibility with Légère synthetic reeds, including European Cut, should be confirmed before purchase. Restrictions have been published for certain other ReedReflector versions. If you are unsure about your mouthpiece or reeds, please contact us for advice.
YBRATO ReedReflector Standard Edition Gold Lacquer is a professional bass clarinet ligature with a gold-coloured lacquer finish, developed and manufactured in Germany. It fits most Boehm-system and German-system bass clarinet mouthpieces. Its precision CNC-milled reflector ensures secure reed positioning with a reduced contact area.
Important — Compatibility: this ligature fits most Boehm-system and German-system mouthpieces, but individual models may differ in shape and external dimensions. Please verify the fit with your specific mouthpiece before ordering. Compatibility with Légère synthetic reeds, including European Cut, should also be confirmed separately.
