Fortissimo Model AN.04 Gold Plated Large Ligature Set

Fortissimo AN.04 Ligature Set Overview

The Fortissimo AN.04 Gold Plated Large Ligature Set is an alternative ligature system for single-reed mouthpieces that secures the reed using a ring-and-support design rather than a conventional wrap ligature. This brand new set is sized for bass clarinet mouthpieces and hard rubber saxophone mouthpieces, and it includes interchangeable reed supports that let you change response and tone color quickly without changing mouthpieces.

Fortissimo AN.04 Ligature Set Specifications

• Instrument type: Ligature set for single-reed mouthpieces
• Compatibility: Bass clarinet mouthpieces; hard rubber saxophone mouthpieces
• Model: AN.04
• Finish: Gold plated
• Design: Ring-and-support system intended to avoid direct contact between ring and mouthpiece or ring and reed
• Reed supports included: Rubber support (two lengthways lines); metal support (two lengthways lines); four-pointed metal support

Condition & Setup

Brand new.

Who the AN.04 Ligature Set Is For

The Fortissimo AN.04 is a modular ligature set for bass clarinet and hard rubber saxophone mouthpieces that is designed to hold the reed securely while minimizing vibration loss. Because the ring is engineered to touch neither the mouthpiece nor the reed, the system is intended to reduce damping and improve projection, while keeping the reed free to respond across dynamics and articulations.

This set is a strong fit for players who want fast, repeatable changes in feel and tone without changing reeds or mouthpieces. The included supports are designed to offer clearly differentiated options: the rubber support (two lengthways lines) for a velvety, mellow sound; the metal support (two lengthways lines) for a brighter, more immediate response suited to modern music and jazz; and the four-pointed metal support for a rounder, broader sound with an increased chamber feel that complements classical playing and clarinet-focused tonal goals. The modular approach also helps players fine-tune pitch tendencies and response characteristics between different mouthpiece and reed pairings.

Common Questions About The Fortissimo AN.04

What mouthpieces does the Fortissimo AN.04 Large fit?

It is sized to fit bass clarinet mouthpieces and hard rubber saxophone mouthpieces.

How is this different from a traditional ligature?

The AN.04 uses a ring-and-support design that replaces the conventional wrap ligature approach, and it is designed so the ring touches neither the mouthpiece nor the reed to help reduce damping and preserve vibration.

What do the different reed supports change?

The rubber support is intended for a velvety, mellow sound; the metal support with two lengthways lines is intended for a brighter sound and freer expression; and the four-pointed metal support is intended for a rounder, broader sound that many players associate with classical-focused tone.