Jessen Sax Heavy Alto Sax Ligature for Rubber Mouthpieces [Bronze] Handmade saxophone ligatures from Denmark, crafted by Peter Jessen. After working as a professional player and then a repairman, he applied his knowledge of metalworking and acoustics to saxophone-related manufacturing. He has also produced G mezzo-soprano saxophones for musicians like Joe Lovano and Benjamin Koppel. His ligatures, designed from both a player's and a technician's perspective, are individually crafted over time to achieve a balanced tone and resonance. Compared to conventional standard models, the metal thickness of this ligature is designed to be about 40% thicker. While the contact surface with the reed on standard models is a line, this model is designed for the contact to be a surface. The main material used is bronze, allowing for a warm and rich sound. This model offers a warm response and excellent resonance while maintaining clear tonal contours. The bronze has slightly changed color due to age, but this does not affect playability. It is a perfect fit for Meyer-sized and Meyer-type mouthpieces, but will not fit Drake mouthpieces with a narrower bore. No claims, no returns. We request prompt receipt confirmation from the buyer.