tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post8171596616998488667..comments2024-03-17T22:14:37.403-07:00Comments on Everything Saxophone: Update on Neckstrap and Ligature PositionBen Brittonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15168800131826822235noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7197152665905718639.post-17644991666845133402012-02-10T12:54:47.338-08:002012-02-10T12:54:47.338-08:00I actually had the same experience with my Link an...I actually had the same experience with my Link and I tend to carry it over into other mouthpieces. I've known lots of guys that put the ligature way in the back because (I think) there are way more pictures of Coltrane with it in the back than anywhere else but I just got better response when it was closer to the front and this was true with the stock Link lig as well as my Rico H. It may have something to do with the usual warping in the middle of the reed and bringing the lig forward counteracts the problem but I don't know for sure. I also have way less trouble with warping since I started using the Reed Geek based on a buddy's recommendation. <br /><br />The neck strap thing is something that I have fought as well. My college sax teacher used to always tell me to go ahead and raise it until there is no pressure left on the bottom lip/jaw at all and I knew from experience that this helped everything to vibrate in a more pleasing way but it was very hard for me to be comfortable with it. I think doing it helps my posture as well as my sound but it still feels awkward even after all these years. Oh well, I'll keep fighting the good fight on that one. :-)<br />-BarryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08513746433638764195noreply@blogger.com