This ligature is made of high quality genuine leather, carefully and skillfully sewn in the hand-crafted tradition to work in complete harmony with the reed and mouthpiece. Leather gives an ideal combination of rigidity and flexibility. Its elasticity absorbs the higher harmonics which often cause a sound to be bright or harshen It also comes into contact with a larger surface area of the mouthpiece, creating a more focused, compact sound. The single screw on top of the ligature, in gold-gild tightens the ligature evenly and precisely. The leather ligature is supplied with a wooden support in order to help it maintain its shape when not in use. An easy-fit Velcro system makes changing the plates easy while contributing to the flexibility of the entire ligature.