JLV Ambassadors

Professional saxophonist
"Excellent ligature! Thanks to it, I can get the most out of my reeds." Read more

Professional saxophonist
"Excellent ligature! Thanks to it, I can get the most out of my reeds." Read more

 Professional solo saxophonist
" At last a ligature that fits any metal mouthpiece thanks to its smart adjusting system. Its design also allows an extraordinary homogeneity in all registers. Many thanks to the designer. " Read more

Professional saxophonist
"Fantastic, the JLV ligature makes my sound more focused. The great technological innovation of this ligature allows to shape the sound in all its forms, and it allows me to find the perfect characteristics for a stable and homogeneous sound across the entire register. Greater sound impact, better sound control, absolutely incredible !" Read more

Professional clarinetist
"The JLV ligature is a well-made and high-quality accessory in all registers and dynamics. The ligature design allows for a clean, rich sound with excellent harmonics. It gives me a great sense of comfort and control while playing." Read more

Professional saxophonist
"Your ligatures made biggest, wormer and round sound of my saxophones. I'm very satisfied with your product." Read more

Professional saxophonist

" The very first time I tried the JLV ligature I was amazed at the range of colors you can get. This ligature offers new sonic possibilities, it has an exceptional purity and in a surprising way "opens" the sound. It gives complete freedom in the game. " Read more

Professional saxophonist
"These ligatures deliver what they promise.
Saxophonists spend their lives searching for new expressions and new voices, whilst refining their technique, and the element that defines their individuality; their sound.
The JLV ligature adds to the tonal character of the saxophone, reinforcing and projecting
resonance, whilst giving tonal supporting parameters to years of technique.
The different placement possibilities are excellent, bringing to life reeds that were once thought lifeless and the Platinum plating helps open up new sonorities.
For me, the JLV Sound ligatures is the ultimate summary of our tonal aims." Read more

Professional saxophonist
"JLV has profoundly improved my quality of interpretation, offering unparalleled sound and articulation." Read more

Professional saxophonist

" We realize what brings the JLV Ligature when comparing with another ligature.
We instantly hear that it brings harmonic richness, but also roundness of sound, performance quality, the accuracy of staccato is considerably improved.
I was at first skeptical and wouldn't have imagined a ligature could do so much... Now I am convinced ! " Read more

Professional saxophonist
"It's a small part, but it makes a big difference to me. Flexible sound, quick response, easy control ! JLV Ligature makes it possible !" Read more

Professional saxophonist

" JLV ligatures give us a full, clean, homogeneous and flexible quartet tone. In addition, we guarantee that our reeds always perform at optimum quality. This is the most complete ligature we have ever tried. Thank you very much to the Vignaud family for contributing to the evolution of the saxophone. " Read more

Professional saxophonist
"The JLV Ligature provides a rich, round tone with precise and comfortable control of articulation." Read more

Professional saxophonist
"The JLV ligature is by far the best ligature I have ever tried. It provides the reed with maximum performance, keeping the sound vibrant and super responsive. It is a treat for the ears and the eyes. The JLV ligature is second to none in taking care of my sound. It holds my reed firmly on my mouthpiece while simultaneously ensuring that it vibrates and resonates without any loss of nuance or volume. It takes care of the entire range of my sound, from low Bb to stratospheric harmonics. On top of that, it is a real treat for the eyes. I love it !!!" Read more

Professional saxophonist
"The JLV ligature clearly stands out thanks to its harmonic richness and ease of emission. It allows me to have a round and pure sound in all registers and gives me a lot of versatility in my choice of reeds. Bravo Jean Luc !" Read more

Professional saxophonist
"It's extraordinary! An exquisite design that facilitates the emission of sound.
The sound rendering is more lively and expressive. The sound of JLV ligatures is distinguished by its richness and dynamism, which is why I appreciate them so much." Read more

Professional saxophonist

" I use the JLV Ligature on my two main instruments : the baritone saxophone and the soprano saxophone. And I'm a huge fan...
This ligature is lightweight and allows an excellent vibration of the reed.
On the baritone, the JLV Ligature has this particularity of allowing an optimal contact with the blunt of the reed on the table of the mouthpiece. It ensures a maximum longevity of the reeds as well as an excellent vibration quality.
Congratulations ! Long live the JLV Ligatures ! " Read more

Professional clarinetist

" The JLV Ligature : An open sound, free and centered with good projection. Really amazing ! " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" It is immediately evident that the JLV ligature is superior in design ,appearance and complete reed tonal and timbre production. It has been a lengthy process to undo the restrictions from other ligatures. JLV is my solution. JLV my choice ligature for tenor sax and all saxes. Playing this JLV ligature gives the feeling of sitting outside a nice cafe in Paris enjoying a robust French cabernet while gazing into the beautiful eyes of a French woman. " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" The JLV ligature is simply amazing. Fullness of sound, projection, homogeneity throughout all registers, very free blowing... This ligature has it all ! Thank you Jean Luc ! " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" It`s a giant steps for the saxophone.
The ligature JLV allows us to have a comprehensive sound.
The sound emission is facilitated by the low resistance of the reed in conjunction with the ligature. Immediate snapshot sound.
Finally the reed found hers perfect partner !!! " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" This ligature is a fantastic Idea with great design and craftsman work , the reed vibrating as free as possible and this is what every musician looking for to create their own sound " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" The JLV ligature is a little jewelry that brings comfort, ease, serenity and above all an incredible sound enhancement. " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" JLV Ligature is a feeling of freedom ! I was immediately fascinated by the amazing accuracy and ease of transmission it provides. The reed is released. The sound is rich in harmonic in all registers and dynamics.
Thanks to its reparative function this ligature saves the precious time of the choice of reeds. The reeds sound and have an increased lifespan.
The musician has only to devote himself to music. I continue, since 2014, to trust this ligature and its inventor, with a passionate availability. A beautiful invention, bravo! " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" We spend our life looking for a sound, a personality on our instrument, like all saxophonists, I had heard about the JLV ligature without much believe, but I am very curious by nature and during a tour I had the opportunity to test it ...... And there, what a pleasure !!! The sound more homogeneous throughout the range, wider, an incomparable ease of emission, because of my job I could try All that was done in ligature ... Today I adopted it on all my Sax and I remain faithful to it impossible to change Jean Luc is simply an alchemist of the sound. " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" A lot of freedom and security compared to the choice of my reeds. A great richness of sound and a good projection, even in difficult contexts. " Read more

Professional saxophonists

" JLV ligature has warm and clear sounds and is suitable to match tone color of each instrument in performing an ensemble. It also has the great balance between high and low notes. " Read more

Professional clarinetist

" Since I discovered the JLV Ligature my game and my relationship has been greatly facilitated and released ! The sound is stamped, rich in harmonics, the emission is totally released in all the registers, the staccato facilitated and the reeds are much more stable thanks to the maintenance of the table that offers the ligature. It is the choice of a rich and timbre sound and a ease of play. " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" The JLV Ligature is the most important innovation in the saxophone world as I see it. It's superior to anything else I've played when it comes to intonation, projection and evenness. I feel the JLV Ligatures give me more freedom to express myself musically than before. Thanks Jean-Luc Vignaud " Read more

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Professional saxophonist

" Excellent sound rendering, easy treble and bass too. An ability to play reeds that were initially rejected.
The spouts used are 2 Selmer Soloist (opening) E and H.
I am very satisfied with this acquisition, which in turn reinforces French know-how. " Read more

Professional saxophonists

"JLV Ligatures bring a real revolution in the world of saxophone : ease of emission in all registers, fluidity of intervals, brilliance and richness of sound, all to satisfy our needs of precision whatever the repertoire broached and the type of mouthpiece used." Read more

Professional saxophonist

" JLV Ligatures bring a real revolution in the world of saxophone : Ease of emission in all registers, fluidity of intervals, brillance and richness of sound, all to satisfy our needs of precision whatever the repertoire broached and the type of nozzle used " Read more

Professional clarinetist

" The JlV Ligature platinum and gold platinum brings a great wealth in terms of harmonics, sound projection, ease of play in the different registers of the clarinet or basset horn that I also use.
A perfect homogeneity and its function of resurfacing is an additional asset of choice, bravo Jean-Luc.
Ligatures that one is obliged to make known and very happy to be part of the ambassadors of the brand and make them try as soon as an opportunity arises ! " Read more

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Professional saxophonist

"A great ease of emission on all the register of the instrument. Easier attacks, natural harmonics ... and less difficulty finding a perfect reed." Read more

Professional saxophonist

" From the first breath, the quality of the vibration and wider sound is richer, the reed is better maintained ! Congratulations ! " Read more

Professional saxophonist

" From the first try, I immediately noticed two things : the ease of emission particularly bass, then the warm and rich sound that the ligature provides. What happiness ! I love it, thank you Jean-Luc what a beautiful invention ! " Read more

Professional solo saxophonist

" I’m still playing it so that is a perfect sign ! Technically, it lets the reed vibrate more so it’s live from bottom to top register. I tried it at Hervé Martin workshop and I really liked it back then. " Read more

Professional solo saxophonist (Kassav)

" A friend once spoke about a revolutionary ligature… I first tough everything had already been invented and he was showing way too much enthusiasm but I decided to give it a try. That was a real “slap in the face”, the sax perfectly vibrated and every single blow expression came wonderfully good. A true gem proving everything is possible! " Read more