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Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0895K
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 6:39?PM Wayne Kozak wrote: Hi Marc, I’ve been using your Evolution 4 Grenadilla Wood ligature for the last couple of weeks. I couldn’t play it for a month after I received it as I was recovering from knee replacement surgery and couldn’t go up and down stairs to my practice room. The mouthpiece I have been using the ligature on is an Otto Link Double Ring model. I found that your ligature made the highs smoother, less edgy and overall, my sound was fuller and richer from low Bb right through the altissimo range. Plus, it feels like the mouthpiece is more free blowing than with other ligs. This is a great ligature, thank you for your design and beautiful execution in making this ligature a joy to use. Hi Marc, Your ligature brings out so much more subtle details in all ranges, that I have gone back to trying a couple of other Super Tone Master Otto Links. I have found that they all sound better with the new ligature than what I was used to. I have in fact been playing a classic Super Tone Master No USA circa 1950-60 that sounds fantastic with the Evolution 4. Thanks again. I’m inspired to practice and play with my set up now. Cheers, Wayne. Cheers, Wayne Kozak plays a Tenor sax with O. Link STM and his new Evolution #4 ligature in satin finished with wood harmonic plate. Wayne Kosak, 2024-04-27

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0501
MAY 27, 2023 Reviewing the Marc Jean Evolution 4 Ligature By Zach Sollitto / Product Reviews / Music Equipment, Saxophone Parts The Marc Jean Evolution 4 Ligature Introduction I had the opportunity to review Marc Jean’s original ligatures , (see picture below) back in 2014 for alto and tenor saxophone. Although I have play tested many ligatures over the years for alto and tenor saxophone and tend to switch from time to time, I have stayed with the original Marc Jean ligature for alto because it works well on my Phil Tone “Meyer” mouthpiece. Marc Jean Ligature (first model) Regardless of your horn, mouthpiece, or reed, the truth is, to the outside listener, you sound pretty much like...you. It's not that gear doesn't affect your sound at all, but your biggest and richest sound will only come by developing the skills within both your body and mind to sound great on any setup. So if you're willing to move beyond having your day ruined by a lousy reed, then sax legend David Liebman's course, Ultimate Guide to Saxophone Sound Production is where you're going to want to go next. Broken down into bite-sized lessons, this streaming video program covers just about every single aspect of saxophone sound production. It represents his entire life's work teaching the techniques and concepts that were handed down to masters such as Michael Brecker, Bob Berg, and Harvey Pittel (among many others), and then refined over the course of decades teaching countless lessons and masterclasses worldwide. Click below to see for yourself why so many professional saxophonists consider David's thorough, methodical, and practical approach the "real deal" for players at any level. SAXOPHONETONE.COM The Ultimate Guide to Saxophone Sound Production Marc Jean Original Model Following the introduction of his original model, Marc has released the second version, aka the “Woodstock version” (see photo below), which has a very thick piece of grenadilla wood as the plate and leverages one screw to loosen and tighten the ligature. Since the release of the Gen II model, Marc has just recently released his newest ligature which he is calling the Marc Jean Evolution 4. The Marc Jean Evolution 4 looks very similar to the Gen II, however, this ligature leverages German Hard Rubber on the reed plate instead of grenadilla wood. Marc Jean Gen II Ligature Marc Jean Gen II Ligature Product Review The new Evolution 4 ligature is compatible with over 225 saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces. The goal with this ligature was to not alter the sound characteristics of your mouthpiece, but a general aesthetic improvement in the sound. With the Evolution 4, the harmonic plate is made of high quality German hard rubber. This harmonic plate is thinner and narrower compared to the Woodstock model (Marc Jean Gen II). The harmonic plate has a half moon like shape making it easy to tune and adjust without marking your mouthpiece. From Marc’s testing with his other model ligatures, the Evolution 4’s sound is more focused and by leveraging hard rubber, it speeds up the response of attacks while adding definition to the articulation. Similar to the other ligatures, the contact lines of the HP are not parallel which results in an ease of response with every note in all registers, allowing even notes in the altissimo and lower registers, leading to enhanced ease of playing and articulating at pianissimo. The Evolution 4 ligatures comes in a few different finishes. Marc has found that the finishes have some effect on the sound, but I understand this can be quite subjective. These finishes are: • Satin Finished model: Raw brass that sonically leans towards the darker side, round with plenty of harmonics. $175 USD • Satin & Silver-plated: Sounds brighter with some edge in comparison to the Satin finish. A thin layer of gold is plated underneath the silver. $230 USD • Satin & 14k Gold plated: Most vibrant sound, round, warm, full of harmonics with a even richer tone compared to the satin finish and satin & silver -plated. $250 USD A Cap is included with each ligature and all ligatures are engraved at no extra cost. In addition, being based in the United States, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are no sales or import taxes applied from Canada (where the pieces are manufactured) to U.S.. Sound In comparison to the Boston Sax Shop, Echobrass, Ishimori, and original Marc Jean ligature, I found the Evolution 4 did not brighten or darken my overall sound, but rather, enhanced the current timbres in the low, middle, high, and altissimo section of the horn. I found when I pushed more air through my mouthpiece, the Evolution 4 did not dampen my sound. This is due to plate placement, which basically, constitutes the overall fit of the lig on the mouthpiece, which in turn, allows for a consistent vibration, making it easy to “lean in” with a more focused sound and project with a bit more edge. Design Similar to the Marc Jean Gen II ligature, the Evolution 4 is very well made. The single screw design worked well when tightening and loosening the ligature, especially when adjusting the reed. I felt the Evolution 4 fit my hard rubber link very well and was easy to adjust and lock in place without any movement. The same goes for removing the ligature without any sort of marks from potential over-tightening (aka user error). The placement of the hard rubber plate was well machined without any blemishes, and was glad to see Marc had two screws to lock the hard rubber plate in place versus relying on glue to hold it in place. Although it is just a visual touch, I appreciated the laser engraving with the vine and music note. I also liked how the ligature’s name, and more importantly in my opinion, the serial number, is displayed along the bottom of the ligature. Including the serial number in this way is very helpful if you have questions regarding your particular ligature with Marc. Response Besides the sound I got by pairing my hard rubber link with the Marc jean Evolution 4 ligature, the response for me was the most noticeable difference. With the hard rubber plate, I noticed the response was quick but when articulating and playing at various dynamic levels I found the sound to be very clean and the articulation very clear. Playing my tenor from low Bb to high F# and into the altissimo range was very consistent and even, regardless of dynamic level. The Evolution 4 ligature just made the response feel more fluid throughout instead of each section of the horn playing slightly different. Overall Thoughts I have played on quite a few ligatures and have a mix of my favorite ones that work well on a number of hard rubber tenor mouthpieces. The Marc Jean Evolution 4 has turned out to be my favorite model that Marc offers today. I simply found the ease of use, articulation, response, and construction to be of high quality, all making for a ligature that will really last you a very long time. What’s nice about Marc’s ligatures is he really tries to fit them to the mouthpiece you play today, so the ligature really fits well when you need to adjust it and doesn’t move when you need to adjust your mouthpiece on the neck cork. Now for between $175-$250, depending on finish, I understand this ligature may not be the starting point for everyone. What I will say is if you are looking for a solidly constructed brass ligature that is highly likely to work for your particular mouthpiece and leverages hard rubber for the plate versus metal or other materials, than this would be the ligature I’d recommend you check out. Again, I would like to thank Marc for sending me the Marc Jean Evolution 4 ligature to further test play. For those of you who play on one of Marc’s previous ligature models, I think you will be impressed with this new model. For those of you who are trying it for your first time, I believe you, too, will be very happy with your decision. To learn more about Marc Jean’s products, head over to to his website Best saxophone web site ever / Zach Sollito, 2023-05-27

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0500
Bonjour Marc J’ai bien reçu ma seconde ligature, elle est évidemment incroyable! Review: Il y a des ligatures; et il y a les ligatures Marc Jean. Je ne joue du saxophone que depuis deux ans, je suis donc encore très novice, cependant, j’ai tout de suite su que cet instrument serait une partie importante de ma vie. J’ai très vite investi dans le saxophone de mes rêves, le Selmer Suprême Alto. Avec mon alto, il m’était encore difficile de sortir des notes très graves, malgré l’entrainement et l’utilisation de hanches différentes pour essayer de trouver enfin la bonne technique. Il y a 6 mois j’ai découvert les Ligatures de Marc Jean, j’ai hésité avant de passer commande, je trouvais que je devais encore tenter le coup avec les quelques ligatures que je m’étais procurées. Mais… à force de voir des reviews plus que positives sur le produit, j’ai décidé de sauter le pas. J’ai reçu ma première ligature il y a 2 mois environs, et franchement, je pense qu’il n’y pas de meilleure ligature au monde. J’en ai testé plusieurs, des Vandoren, de Meyers, Boston sax, Selmer… et aucune de ces ligatures n’est comparable avec une ligature Marc Jean, aucune n’arrive à ce niveau. J’arrive à faire sans peine sonner tout mon saxophone, de haut en bas, sans peine, un vrai bon en avant pour moi. Une influence formidable sur le son, mon son est plus rond, plus doux, mais aussi plus puissant. Elle est facile à mettre en place et tiens bien l’anche. J’ai tellement adoré cette ligature incroyable, que j’en ai commandé une seconde dans un autre métal. Je sais, je me suis fait plaisir, elles ne sont pas bon marché, mais elles valent complètement l’investissement. En un mot, véritable perfection & en plus c’est une oeuvre d’art! Merci Marc Jean pour la qualité de vos produits. Angy de Beersel en Belgique joue sur un bec Meyer avec une ligature Évolution #4 - 500 B&G – Satiné et plaqué Or avec la plaque d’harmonique en Ébonite. Avril 2024. Angy Ferro, Belgique , 2024-04-

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0500
btw, these ligatures are FABULOUS. my compliments!! -Gary Clemenceau. Gary plays alto sax Lebayle metal mpc and Jody Jazz rubber mpc both with Woodstock ligatures. Gary Clemenceau, 2023-08-14

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110
Bonjour cher Marc, 26 Avril 2024. Ah que dire! C'est une RÉVÉLATION de jouer avec ta ligature Évolutiont #4 en version dorée! Après m'être réchauffée sur ma ligature précédente, une MO de Vandoren, comme je ne fais que doubler sur la clarinette Si b alors que je suis régulièrement au saxophone baryton, j'ai gardé le même set up (anche Vandoren V21 no 3, bec Vandoren M30), j'ai installé ta magnifique ligature. WOW! 1. l'émission du son est tellement plus facile. 2. les coups de langues deviennent / peuvent être si délicats et précis. 3. jouer doux est un jeu d'enfant et je peux interpréter et faire chanter mes passages comme tout de suite avec aisance et sans forcer ni blocage. 4. je peux jouer très fort sans que le son craque. 5. la couleur du son est pleine et avec une brillance idéale. 6. la justesse est bonifiée car je peux sortir mon baril encore plus et mes aigus du 3e octave (do et plus haut) sortent beaucoup plus facilement et surtout plus justes (j'étais un peu basse avec la ligature MO). 7. enfin, j'avais retrouvé les combinaisons gagnantes pour permettre à mon instrument (une Buffet-Crampon R13) de revenir à sa sonorité légendaire d'un instrument professionnel, digne des temps où je pratiquais uniquement la clarinette il y a plusieurs années. Te dire combien j'ai eu du plaisir à jouer; j'ai même sorti des partitions de pièces classiques que j'avais mises de côté depuis quelques années (Piazzolla, Bernstein par exemple) pour continuer à me faire plaisir en redécouvrant les plaisirs de la clarinette. Mon mari, saxophoniste amateur qui a appris un peu la clarinette, a aussi joué avec ma clarinette et mêmes constats: plus facile d'émettre des notes, de faire des nuances et son plus agréable et beaucoup mieux centré. Bref, je t'envoie toute ma gratitude pour avoir patiemment développé et parfait une si extraordinaire ligature que je conseillerais à tout clarinettiste après quelques mois de cours. Et je planifie bien sûr pouvoir m'acheter une ligature Évolution #4 pour la clarinette basse dans les prochains mois --- ma collection de tes ligatures étant complètes pour mes 4 saxophones. PS J'ai reçu le colis que tu m'avais expédié le lendemain où tu me l'avais posté; superbe choix de transporteur aussi! Cordialement, Claire Goguen joue sa clarinette avec sa nouvelle ligature Évolution #4 satiné et plaqué or et avec la plaque d’harmonique en bois. De Saint-Hubert au Québec. , 2024-04-26

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0701
Greetings! My new Marc Jean ligature arrived today. I write this after playing with it for about an hour. I really like it. I am using it with a new mouthpiece that I have had for about a month, the Get-A-Sax Supersonic. I’m using a BSS 3 strength reed. The reed vibrates beautifully with this ligature, and I am delighted with the sound. I have your previous ligatures, which are excellent, but I agree with your assessment that the Evolution #4 is your best one. I am very pleased and excited to continue playing with it. Sincerely, Andy Geiger from Washington state USA, plays a MJ satin finished Evolution #4 ligature on a tenor sax 10M Fan rubber mouthpiece. Received April 23rd 2024. Andy Geiger, 2024-04-23

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0500
Bonjour M. Jean, C’est avec grand plaisir que j’ai reçu la ligature et je vous remercie pour ce chef d’œuvre incroyable. OMG !!! Elle fait vraiment la différence. Je l’ai reçu le matin et joué avec pour une heure additionnelle autant que je l’ai aimé c’est un WAW j’en reviens pas OMG je l’adore d’ailleurs en jouant je vous ai envoyé un courriel sur votre autre courriel. C’est la meilleure ligature que j’ai jamais utilisée !!!!! À la prochaine commande et au plaisir j’espère un jour! Merci et à la prochaine commande de ligature MJ Au plaisir de vous rencontrer un jour. Nidal Nidal Mattar au Québec, joue du sax alto avec un bec Meyer ébonite et une ligature MJ Québec satiné. Reçu le 19 Avril 2024. Nidal Mttar, 2024-04-19

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0110
Bonjour ! Je viens de tester la ligature, elle est vraiment parfaite ! Merci beaucoup ! François-Olivier Fortin, de Lanaudière au Québec, Ligature Évolution #4 plaqué or 14K avec plaque d’harmonique en bois de grenadille pour son bec de sax soprano 10M Fan ébonite Reçu le 22 Aout 2023. François-Olivier Fortin, 2023-08-22

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0701
June 21st. 2023 Hello Marc, I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the ligature. I have been playing it since I got it and noticed right away the better sound. The people I play with also have commented on my sound being better. John Penner from Ontario, Canada plays Tenor sax, Meyer rubber mouthpiece and Evolution #4 with the hard rubber harmonic plate. John Penner, 2023-06-21

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0701
Hi Marc Jean, So far, so good. I really like it. Getting a better, fuller, fatter sound, esp. in the palm keys. I needed extra oomph there. Very pleased. Regards, Beverly Klose, San Diego CA. Playing tenor with Woodstock Satin finished Marc Jean ligature. May 9th. 2023 Beverly Klose, 2023-05-09

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0110
It is a fantastic ligature. I wish Marc a big success. Happy New Year Jerry Bergonzi. January 1st 2018 Jerry Bergonzi, 2018-01-01

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110
From your description, “speeds up attacks and improves game speed and precision.” So far, I would say that describes it perfectly! Bill Harris on tenor Drake HR mpc. and Evolution #4 B&S ligature. Satin & Silver plated. Bill Harris, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Quebec Ligature, model: L0110
Hi Marc Sorry for the delay with this. I’ve had the ligature for about a week now but it was several days before I was able to really sit and test it out. Of course, I knew already I was going to love it and I do! Like the ones you’ve made me for saxophone the play as beautiful as they look! Somehow, magically, I have no more bad reeds! Thank you once again for your innovation and craftsmanship. Sincerely, Bill Harris, Stamford, CT. USA Jan 21st. 2020 Playing on tenor sax Drake HR mpc and Québec 705 S. Silver plated ligature. (Québec = hard rubber harmonic plate) Bill also play alto sax Drake Contemporary HR mpc and Québec 503 S. Silver plated ligature. (Québec = hard rubber harmonic plate) Bill Harris, 2022-09-10

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0701
Ligature arrived today, I will be testing it this Saturday. So far I’m very impressed with the workmanship, the fit and finish. It's so stunning, It's very beautiful!!!!! After the gig...... I never really thought how certain ligatures could be superior than other makes of ligatures because after all it's job is to hold on the reed. How-ever when I used the Marc Jean, everything was fuller and louder with more carrying power. Now I've played most every ligature in my 48 years, playing (23 years with the USAF bands), but the Marc Jean ligature II is different. It is more powerful. Even my crappy reeds played better and my really great reeds were off the hook! A great ligature lets the reed "do it's thing" and Marc Jean does that perfectly. I tested it on my same mouthpiece i've been playing on now for the last 12 years. 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action with my hard rubber Otto Link 8 slant reissue .110". Out of all my ligatures, the Mark jean was the fullest and loudest.The harmonics was particularly improved,and high notes were popping out that I have never gotten before! I was baffled, how they did it, but that black ebony wooden tone plate really lets the reed sing with no restrictions. A great ligature should be able to go on and come off really easily. This was the fastest reed change i've ever made, with the simple single screw design, and it was a perfect fit. The finish is flawless, and very beautiful gold plating. The regular use of this ligature makes playing the saxophone more positive,with less reed problems. It brings out the reeds true colors. It lets the reed "do it's thing."Comes with a great plastic cap. I tested this ligature at Jazz Central, Dayton's home for jazz, People came up to me and said, wow, what is that new ligature? I told them it was the Marc Jean, and it really is louder and fuller than anything i've ever played, and I've played them all,... even string. As for maintenance, all that's required, is the regular oiling of the single screw, cork grease also works great. I have been thinking how the Black ebony reed plate makes the reed have more mass. yet it only touches the reed barely on the outer edges. I used this new ligature today in a Glenn Miller tribute band. It gave me a kind of super focus....... it was hard to describe, I could play quieter but with more intensity! Then full volume for full out solos! Grant Koeller Oct 31st. 2019 on Facebook Grant play tenor sax O. Link HR mpc and Woodstock 701 g. 14G gold plated ligature Grant Koeller, Englewood, Ohio, USA, 2019-10-31

Comments on: Marc Jean Quebec Ligature, model: L0110
Hello Marc, I had an early Christmas! Thank you for sending your new design. I am testing it out, it plays very even and responsive but it seems a bit dark. Wondering if the wood rails are thicker than needed? […] Hi Marc, Yes indeed, that was the first thing I tried and it did help [moving it up or down the reed]. It still is on the dark side but good dark, not dead. Bob Sheppard, Los Angeles, USA, 2020-09-29

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Avril 2023 Par Rino Bélanger. Musicien professionnel et enseignant. Test de Évolution #4 Clarinette Or avec plaque d'harmonique en bois de Grenadille ET en ébonite. Ébonite; Projection : Exceptionnelle, avec une enveloppe sonore plus claire que celle en bois Focus : Focus très solide, attaques précises Articulation : Émission très rapide, détachés faciles Chaleur du son : Brillant / Dark : Côté très brillant harmoniques hautes très présentes Bois ; Projection : Excellente bien ronde et enveloppé Focus : Aussi un bon focus, son très stable Articulation : Très bonne, articulation précise et facile Chaleur du son : Bel équilibre dans les fréquences, particulièrement avec des anches fortes Brillant / Dark : Plus dark que l'autre, très belle enveloppe sonore Finalement, je préfère la ligature en bois, surtout que mon bec projette déjà beaucoup et je perdrais le son plus dark avec celle en ébonite. Par contre avec des anches plus faibles, celle en ébonite a une projection encore plus intense mais le son est plus clair. Pour les débutants et intermédiaires, les articulations sont de beaucoup facilitées avec l'ébonite mais le son est plus clair, moins chaud. Rino Bélanger , 2023-04-05

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110
Bonjour Marc, J’espère que tu vas bien. Ça fait longtemps! Un gros merci d’avoir envoyé la ligature. Quelle belle surprise. Je te félicite! C’est une super ligature en tous points. La réponse, résonance, articulation et le look! J’aimerais bien la garder et je l’utilise depuis le premier essai. Le seul petit truc est que c’est un peu délicat lorsque je dois changer de clarinette rapidement. Elle a tendance à se défaire. Je fais juste m’assurer d’avoir assez de lubrifiant sur le liège de mon bec. Bon week-end, Alain Desgagner Clarinettiste à l’orchestre Symphonique de Montréal. Alain Desgagner, 2022-12-04

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Bonjour Marc, Je viens de faire l'essai de ma nouvelle ligature évolution 4 sur mon vieux Ténor récemment acquis et le résultat est fascinant. Le lien entre le musicien et le son sortant est plus direct probablement dû à la surface de contact plus réduite entre la ligature et l’anche et le son projeté est d'une rondeur incroyable à la Stan Getz ! Je vous recommanderai à tous mes amis saxophonistes ! Salutations Alain ! Alain Desroches, Candiac, QC. Canada Ligature Marc Jean Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec ténor Selmer ébonite. Alain Desroches, 2023-02-14

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0850
Chris Tea Marc Jean Ligature II 20 novembre 2020 · salutations, innovative gear fans! i got my ligature in the mail today, and it is truly something special. Marc Jean did me a solid by realizing that my mouthpiece [a metal Berg Larsen duck bill fat body] didn't quite pair right with any of the models made and ended up creating a new one to fit its exact specifications: The 857. i am proud to be the first owner of one and this functional work of art is a welcome addition to my setup. all the claims in the reviews [Steve Neff's being the best] are true: the quicker response, the ease in playing and the great "double-reed" sound.... allow me to offer my added observations. the best response: easy subtone and air speed and intensity translate to feeling like a sensitive "volume pedal" is now built in. at full volume it really projects, it feels as though my horn is now at least 1.5x louder! ease: my horn now "speaks" all the better, low Bb all the way to altissimo D come out with less resistance than i've ever had before. i thought my Rovner was built for this, but this new MJII has it beat! sound: my ear will have to get used to really picking up the new nuances, but so far, i'm enjoying the difference. i didn't really know what was meant by the superior sound of double reed instruments like oboe and bassoon, but there's much more to my sound now. first detection is what seems like a "chorus effect." there's a bigger almost "doubled" sound, added to the reported increase in overtones. it was reported that this tends to make metal pieces sound darker, but actually i hear more presence; more defined brightness with a richer core. as i was playing i heard the "texture" of a bowed string instrument coupled with the presence of brass plus the sonority of a pipe organ. this all lends to a crystal clear, singing quality that i didn't know my horn could produce. cleanliness aside, my tone is more spread and a pleasing extra bit of grit comes to the surface. i now have a more varied palette of expression! big thanks again to Marc Jean, innovator and ally to discerning musicians the world over. this ligature is a "best kept secret," and i wish Marc, his talent and products to broaden their reach for years to come. faire bon!! Chris Tea, 2020-11-20

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Bonjour Marc, J'ai reçu la ligature ce jour soit 20 jours après l'expédition ce qui est raisonnable vu la distance. Elle s'adapte parfaitement à mon bec, la sonorité est meilleure, l'émission plus facile. Bref c'est une petite merveille que je vais recommander. Toutes mes félicitations pour cette belle réussite. Au plaisir Daniel Ichouza, Ile de la réunion. Daniel joue un bec de ténor Théo Wanne Gaia 2 avec une ligature évolution #4 B - Satin laiton naturel. Daniel Ichouza, 2023-02-06

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Bonjour Jean, Première impression, je suis incapable de dire s’il y a plus d’harmoniques mais le son me paraît plus clair (essayé seulement avec une anche et sans modifier la position de la ligature) et effectivement, on ressent les légères vibrations dans la bouche, ce qui est assez agréable. Elle est en plus, beaucoup plus facile à placer que ma Rovner, Versa X. Il ne reste plus qu’à tester un peu plus et avec diverses anches et becs. Donc en première impression je ne regrette pas l’achat. Cordialement, Andres San Martin Y Gomez, Braine-l`Alleud, Belgique. Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec d’alto Meyer. Andres San Martin Y Gomez, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Bonjour Marc, J'ai bien reçu la ligature. Les premiers essais font bien ressortir un son plus ample surtout dans le registre grave. On entend beaucoup moins la vibration de l'anche sur les médiums (SI, DO, DO#) Il reste à continuer l'utilisation pour apprécier l'étendue des améliorations. Claude Suisse, St-Macaire du Bois, France Ligature Marc Jean Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec d’alto Syos et quelques autres. Claude Suisse, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model:
Bonjour Je suis satisfait, de la ligature, j'ai fait des essais sur la position sur le bec Concernant les notes graves DO, SI, Sib plus facilité pour les jouer pour les aigus FA, FA#, j’ai plus d'aisance dans la clarté du son Donc, achat positif, si vous voulez plus de précisions, faites le savoir Au plaisir Robert Féau Saint Avertin, France Ligature Marc Jean Woodstock poli brillant sans verni, sur bec ténor Meyer ébonite. Robert Féau, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:
Février 2023 Bonjour Marc, Comme convenu, je vous donne des nouvelles de mes surprenantes découvertes avec la ligature "Évolution 4". J'ai essayé le "truc" avec le ruban adhésif de protection pour peinture sur mon bec SYOS : le résultat est mitigé. La ligature ne glisse plus, je peux la positionner comme je le souhaite. Cependant j'ai la désagréable sensation de vibrations sur les lèvres, comme si l'ensemble entrait en résonance (mécanique), seulement sur certaines notes graves ou aiguës. De fait le son est différent et fluctuant d'un essai à l'autre. Mes camarades de répétition m'ont confirmé cette remarque. NOTE DU FABRICANT: UN CORRECTIF A ÉTÉ APPORTÉ POUR QUE LA LIGATURE NE GLISSE PLUS SUR CES BECS DE PLASTIQUE. Par contre avec mon bec en ébonite Yanagisawa, c'est un "miracle" si, si je suis devenu bon !! Bon, blague à part. Je ressens un confort de jeu qui permet beaucoup d'audace, plus de liberté dans l'expression. Je suis beaucoup moins accaparé par les soucis d'embouchement et donc plus disponible pour la musique. La production du son est plus aisée que ce soit dans les fortés ou pianos même pianissimos. Presque toutes les anches répondent favorablement, avec beaucoup moins de temps de rodage. Ce n'est que du bonheur !! Les détachés, les articulations sont nettes et précises, pas d'effet de souffle retardant un pouillème la sortie du son. Je me permets de vous demander un conseil pour l'acquisition d'un bec. Je joue du sax en amateur depuis à peine 20 ans (j'ai 63 ans) et du ténor (Yanagisawa) depuis 4 ans, plutôt jazz, j'aime le son de Dexter Gordon (apprécie aussi le son de Stan Getz et Wayne Shorter). Que pensez-vous du bec MEYER 7 ? Je vous remercie de mettre à notre disposition tout votre savoir-faire et votre talent. Cordialement Alain UFARTE St Thibault des Vignes – France Évolution #4, Becs Syos et Yanagisawa ébonite. Alain Ufarte, 2023-02-15

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From Barry Winkler, New York, March 7th. 2022 ¨Good morning, Marc Jean, I’ve enjoyed playing your ligatures very much. Like other reviews I’ve read, I noticed an immediate improvement in response and tone compared to my previous ligature, a Vandoren Optimum. Playing feels more effortless, especially with the low notes, and my tone sounds richer, at least to my ears. I’ve been playing for many, many years but I am not a professional. If your ligatures can produce such a noticeable improvement for an intermediate player such as myself, I can only imagine what they can do for a professional player. You were correct, making the ligature tighter or looser did not change the performance as far as I could hear, but moving it up or down on the reed did. I prefer to keep it lower on the reed since it gives me more of the tone I aspire to. I have decided to keep the silver-plated ligature since it does seem a bit brighter, which is what I prefer. I will be sending the satin brass ligature back to you today for a refund (minus the restocking fee as agreed), and will provide you with a tracking number once I have it. Thank you for a very pleasant experience and I will be sure to give positive reviews of your product whenever I have the opportunity. Best, Barry¨ Thank you, Marc Jean, it was a pleasure doing business with you. You make a superior product; I am very happy with the ligature and will be sure to give it positive reviews whenever possible. Best, Barry Winkler¨ Playing his tenor sax Morgan ML hard rubber mouthpiece with a Marc Jean Ligature II model Woodstock 701 Silver plated. Barry Winkler, 2022-03-17

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Hi Marc, January 4th. 2022 Happy 2022 to you. Ive received and tried both ligatures and they sound really amazing. The altissimo for both mouthpieces are now very effortless and it makes overall playing much more efficient. Thank you for wonderful ligatures once again. Have a great year ahead! Best regards Joanna Lin, Singapore. Playing on an alto sax Retro Revival Eric Marienthal metal mouthpiece and Woodstock 624 G. 14K gold plated ligature alto sax Jody Jazz Custom HR mouthpiece. Woodstock 500 B. Satin finished ligature. Joanna Lin, 2022-01-04

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From Djamal Adib, Gibraltar. February 11th. 2022 ¨Hello dear Marc! It arrived today! Oh my god, what a beauty! True piece of art! Amazing sound!!! See pic attached. MERCI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks a lot..................will buy again in the future and recommend Djamal¨ Playing an alto sax, Claude Lakey rubber mouthpiece with a Marc Jean Ligature II model Québec 501 B Québec is my new Hard Rubber harmonic plate here in a satin brushed version. DJamal Adib, 2022-02-11

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23 Déc. 2022 De Bruno Claret, France « Bonjour Marc, Je viens de réceptionner votre ligature. Elle est magnifique. Difficile de donner un avis pour le son parce que je viens de changer de marque de saxophone (je passe de Rampone à Selmer). Du coup je redécouvre mes becs. D'emblée Il semble que votre matériel mette moins en avant le côté brillant du soprano que les JLV or 24K et platine que j'utilise habituellement. Cela fonctionne très bien avec mon 10 Mfan qui devient plus rond et moins agressif. Donc c'est adopté ! Surtout qu'elle est très bien finie (un vrai bijou) et très pratique à installer et pour s'adapter au bec sans le marquer. Donc avantage de ce côté-là. J'en dirai un peu plus quand je me serai habitué au nouvel instrument. En attendant je l'ai montré à des luthiers et magasins de la région de Bordeaux qui ne vous connaissaient pas. D'ici là passez de bonnes fêtes. Bruno Claret» Bruno Claret, 2022-12-23

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From Bobby Zankel, Philadelphia, March 11th. 2022. ¨Thank you very much Marc, the ligature is fantastic. You know resonant, clear, easy to play, in tune, power……. Great work Bobby¨ Now playing his Alto Guardala Fat boy with a Marc Jean Ligature Woodstock 640 Silver plated. Bobby Zankel , 2022-03-11

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The saxophone world is beset by gadgets and gizmos these days. Every mouthpiece, ligature, reed, neck strap, neck screw, and case seems to offer an ever-growing list of improvements and upgrades that seem too good to be true. It is here that I would like to jump on a soapbox to say this – be wary of advice and opinions from social media, internet comments, and YouTube videos. Always check the credentials of the person giving the opinion, and remember that all you need to start a YouTube channel is an email address. The sixteen-year-old who just got his license will surely see an improvement in a Lamborghini versus his beat-up Honda Civic, but only a real professional can tell you the difference between the Lambo, the Ferrari, and the Bentley. Stepping down off the soapbox… I am a cynic when it comes to saxophone doodads, particularly those in the upper stratosphere of price ranges. It can be hard to tell if a piece of equipment really does what it claims to, or if those claims are merely to justify the markup. When my students ask me about the latest fad, I have to take into consideration that my words carry a certain weight and that they are often on very tight budgets. If a mouthpiece claims to make you sound like Michael Brecker with all the altissimo of Lenny Pickett and the warmth of Stan Getz prepackaged with a thousand Coltrane licks for roughly the cost of your first-born child, it had damn well better do that before I recommend it to struggling college kids. One of the things I love about saxophone conferences, and by extension writing for The Saxophonist, is the opportunity to vet these new-fangled items to see if they do what they claim. The Marc Jean ligature has become a relatively recent entry into the luxury ligature market. It has received praise from Bob Sheppard, Tim Price, and John Ellis. It is a finely engraved ligature, which cradles the reed in a piece of grenadilla wood and closes with one screw. From their website: The amplification of natural harmonics is comparable to the use of a double reed. On the new Marc Jean ligature II, the piece of grenadilla wood is adding 60 % of mass to your reed multiplying the reflection of the tone and harmonics by as much. The new ligature model was designed to enable the reed to vibrate even more freely. As a result, there is less resistance when blowing into the instrument and less air is required to produce the sound. Low notes can be played effortlessly at a whisper and a larger, richer tone results. The Marc Jean ligature II generates a very dark, warm and very open sound which is more powerful than ever. You will notice an even emission in all registers, ever more free blowing and surrounded by a multitude of rich harmonics. Over the past several weeks I have been using the Marc Jean II ligature for hard rubber tenor saxophone mouthpieces, specifically the Woodstock Engraved model in gold plate. They offer an Artistry model that includes a piece of trim on the grenadilla wood, and they come in a variety of finishes including raw brass, polished brass, silver, and the aforementioned gold plate. When ordering, they ask you to provide some information on what kind of mouthpiece the ligature is for and for which saxophone, with options for custom engraving as well. I play-tested the Marc Jean II with several mouthpiece and reed combinations, as well as up against two other ligatures: Mouthpieces Gottsu Sepia Tone 8 (my main piece) Otto Link HR 8 D’addario Select Jazz 7 Reeds Vandoren Java Red 3 Rigotti Gold Jazz 3 (unfiled) Legere Signature 2.5 Ligatures Marc Jean II Woodstock Engraved (gold plate) Ishimori Woodstone Copper (my primary ligature) Vintage Selmer Two-Screw Abelet Bubinga Wood My primary setup is the Gottsu Sepia Tone with the Woodstone ligature and either the Java Reds or the Legere. Over the course of this review period I used the Marc Jean in a variety of settings – small and large concert halls, restaurants, churches, outdoor venues, and private studio spaces. Let’s start with aesthetics – the Marc Jean is a beautiful ligature. It is very well engraved, and the gold plate is incredibly luminous. The grenadilla wood has an incredible polish to it, and it just looks great on the mouthpiece. I know we call claim not to care about such things, as we wink and nod, but it’s a magnificent looking piece of gear. I was concerned that the grenadilla wood support for the reed would dampen or darken the sound, but it did neither. With my primary setup the Marc Jean added a great deal of warmth and buzz to the sound. The clarity was phenomenal – I was able to play at every dynamic level comfortably and still retain the added edge. For some this might be a detractor; one of my colleagues who has a naturally high amount of buzz in his sound thought it was too much. For me, though, it was perfect. Think somewhere in the vicinity of a Seamus Blake type sound. It had a similar effect on the D’Addario Select Jazz, but less so on the Link. For what it’s worth, the Link is a modern version that’s been refaced, and while it plays wonderfully mellow, it is the least affected by reed and ligature changes. Similarly, all three reed brands I used played as they usually do but with the added buzz. The Javas are very present with the Marc Jean, and it boosted the Rigottis a bit to where I could put them into regular rotation (typically I use them with the Link for a more “classic” sound). The Legeres performed fantastically as well, but be warned, the synthetic material does have a tendency to move around on the wood base. I would not call this a criticism of the Marc Jean; I have this issue with a lot of ligatures. What about versus some other high-end ligatures? I use the Woodstone copper for most things, as I have found it gives added color and projection. It’s very free-blowing. The Marc Jean is equally as free-blowing and quite a bit more resonant; the added edge to the sound is a huge bonus for me. I would give a slight edge to the Marc Jean as a personal preference – in the high-end ligature market these two are equals at the least. The Selmer Two-Screw is more or less my control ligature – it’s an accurate representation of the sound as is. Thus, the Marc Jean gets the better of it by virtue of added projection, harmonics, and buzz. The Abelet is another boutique ligature that is the other side of the coin from the Marc Jean. The Abelet adds a lot of warmth and darkness without sacrificing edge and projection. If you’re a gear-head who likes to have a lot of equipment for different jobs, it might be worthwhile to add these two to your arsenal. Sometimes you need a cup of black coffee, sometimes you need a triple espresso. Being in the high-end luxury market of ligatures, the Marc Jean II is not cheap. Their models run from $96 up to $180, plus added costs for shipping and engraving should you so choose. The model I tested is $161, putting it at the price point of the Woodstone and Silverstein ligatures. They do offer a full refund if you are not happy with it, and waive the restocking fee if the ligature doesn’t fit – this seems unlikely given the care they take to craft the ligature to your piece. There are also free repairs offered if the grenadilla base falls off, which the company says has never happened. Overall the Marc Jean is a very fine piece of equipment, and for the player in the market for a luxury ligature, I would highly recommend it. It will add harmonics and edge to your sound, plays nice with a variety of reeds, and works with a variety of mouthpieces. For the artistry and efficacy of it, it is worth the extra dough. Marc Jean II Woodstock Tenor Ligature Design: Beautifully engraved, well made, variety of finishes, custom engraving options, and fine craftsmanship Pros: Strong projection, added edge/buzz, high harmonic content, works with a variety of reeds and pieces Cons: High price point Source: https://www.thesaxophonist.org/marcjean?fbclid=IwAR0-3jLTxOqYc4hdiQhjDkVjPpKDb-bTORmscHim7d6c57stwS7nE00c3J8 The Saxophonist.org review, 2020-06-11

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Return to Instrument Reviews MARC JEAN LIGATURE II Artistry Gold Plated (For HR alto saxophone mouthpiece) Marc Jean has been making his own exceptional brand of ligatures since 2005, and are constantly seeking to improve and develop their product. The first generation Marc Jean ligatures introduced the revolutionary idea of using wooden sticks inside the metal ligature to hold the reed in place. The wooden sticks making contact with the cane allowed the reed to vibrate more freely. The result was that the mouthpiece played more freely with less resistance, and a tonal flexibility that many players had found lacking in other ligatures. Further developments have been made with the second generation ligatures, that have further improved the tonal excellence of these already impressive ligatures, and it the latest model ligature that I have received to review. Originally wishing to retain the Grenadilla wood that was used in the the original ligature, for the new model this was housed in a reed plate that still allowed the reed to vibrate freely, however with the Grenadilla is now being CITES protected Marc Jean conscious of the protection of, and sustainability of natural resources has had a re-think and replaced the Grenadilla wood with a Hard Rubber reed plate, with a stainless steel backing instead of synthetic cork. Early prototypes of the new Ligature II indicated that the new reed plate gave more resonance and enhanced vibration due to the hard rubber over the Grenadilla along with increased focus and power due to both the hard rubber plate and the stainless steel backing, and it the latest model ligature that I have received to review. My current set up for alto, I have been playing a Lupifaro Gold Series saxophone, is an Otto Link 6 HR mouthpiece and Lupifaro Jazz #2 reeds. When I first tired the Marc Jean Ligature II, I immediately noticed that the horn was more free blowing, but not to the extent that there felt that there was no natural resistance. Intonation was spot on across the range, with sound, although nice and full, was also more centered. I also noticed a difference in playing in the upper register, the notes were more easily articulated, and again the sound up top appeared fuller. ?After playing a while, the reed seemed to be feeling softer and so I switched to Lupifaro Jazz #2.5 which I normally find a little too hard. However with Marc Jean ligature I found the reed more manageable and gave a control, again in the top register that I had previously been struggling with. As well as the Link HR, I also tried the ligature with the Retro Revival "New Yorker" mouthpiece. This is a medium chamber mouthpiece and a replica of the original Meyer Bros New York alto mouthpiece. The model I tried was the 7M with a tip opening of .083, a little wider than I am used to. Again the results were impressive, and straightaway my playing sounded more centered and with a fuller tone and control in the upper register. The wider tip opening also made the bell notes easier to control. Again I played the "New Yorker" mouthpiece with both Lupifaro Jazz #2 and #2.5 reeds, and as before preference (embouchure permitting) is for the harder reed. Having now been playing the Marc Jean Ligature for a while, I certainly feel that this is right for my current set up, and indeed made playing both my Otto Link and the Retro Revival piece a real pleasure, and my Rovner light has now gone in to retirement as i enjoy the ease of playing and the tonal flexibility of the Marc Jean Ligature. The Marc Jean Ligatures come in two basic models, the Woodstock (W) which is not engraved and the Artistry (AR) which is beautifully engraved. Each model comes in a choice for finished from Brass brushed metal band, highly polished (un-laquered), silver or gold plated. The gold plated model tested for this review looks and immaculate and the brings out the best possible results in the player. If like many saxophone players you have a draw full of ligatures or whether you are considering you first serious upgrade, you should not overlook these superbly crafted pieces. ?For more information visit Musique de Marc. Reviewed by Nick Lea Jazz View web magasine, 2020-06-11

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2020 Nov. 21st. Chris Tadina. Sacramento, California, USA This is a review I did for the Saxophonists group on fb, Marc. It's more concise than my other one. Enjoy and do with this what you will: May I present to you, The 857 model: made to fit a Metal Berg Larsen Duckbill Fatbody. Marc is the type of technical artisan who has to make sure that his products are going to fit on all the different mouthpieces in a custom way. If he didn't have my particular mpc lying around, the fit we had in mind (model 840) would not have been as perfect. Alllll right. Here's the nitty-gritty that I'm sure you're all really interested in.... there's a new kind of sorority that's really nice. There's a little bit of "chorus" effect and overtones ring out. My reed is vibrating like never before! The sound is both more focused and spread at the same time. I've noticed more control with easier sub toning, instant dynamics and easier note production bottom to top. I don't need to blow as hard to reach top volumes, it even seems as though I can play 1.5 if not twice as loud! I can play extra "syrupy" with gentle legato or extra percussive with razor-sharp staccato. Chris Tadina / The saxophonists on FB, 2020-11-21

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model:
Hi Marc, Just got to play my new model II ligatures. They are just outstanding! I loved my first generation ligs also, but these truly surpass them. They have a rich, focused sound with free response in all registers. The fullness of harmonics has particularly improved with your new model. I’ll be sure to pass them around for my colleagues to try. I would like a list of the other B stock ligs that might still be available. I’m a studio musician in Los Angeles. As such, I play most sizes of sax and clarinet and often have to use different mouthpieces, depending on requirements of the gig. Thanks again, Phil Feather Phil Feather, Burbank, CA, USA, 2019-08-15

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Salut Marc, Bien intéressant! Le son est égal partout, facilité d’émission plus grande. L’anche semble vibrer sur toute sa longueur…plus de « grain » dans le grave. Beau travail! Merci! Yannick Rieu Famous Jazzman from Montréal. Hi Marc. Very interesting! The sound is equal everywhere, greater fluency in the playing. The reed seems to vibrate on all its length… more «core» in the lower end. Great work! Thanks! Yannick Rieu Famous Jazzman from Montréal. Yannick Rieu, 2018-11-27

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Hello Marc! I just wanted to let you know that the ligatures arrived yesterday, and I absolutely love them! Thank you, immensely, for such a beautiful and creative design. I am very impressed, beyond what I expected. The wood-tabled ligature is my favorite of the two; it has a buzzier and slightly lighter effect on the tone and response for me, compared to the hard rubber table. Although the hard rubber material has a distinct quality that is special too, I think; it seems to articulate really fast and clean for me, and has bit fatter tone which brings out the bass frequencies slightly more. Very interesting! But, by far, these are my favorite ligatures. All the best to you! - Aaron Wolf, San Jose. California Aaron Wolf, 2019-07-09

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Marc. Thanks for the ligatures. I liked both of them but the clarinet lig is now my number 1 ligature. Makes the 3rd register easier and has a pure clear tone, AND a wonderful response. I like the alto lig too but it was a little fuzzy on the one mouthpiece I tried it on which is my classical MP. I am going to try it on some louder mouthpieces today. Mike Vaccaro, Long Beach California July 4th. 2019 Mike Vaccaro, Long Beach California, 2019-07-04

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December 31st. 2020 Bob ordered 2 clarinet ligatures. One with the granadilla harmonic plate and the second one with the new hard rubber harmonic plate. We agreed that I would refund the returned one but he keep both. Read why. Happy New Year, Marc! I wanted to let you know that I have decided to keep both ligatures. Yes, the granadilla does have a bit more power and depth, yet the hard rubber has such beautiful clarity. It seems like a good chamber music mouthpiece for me. Both ligatures create a well-defined tonal shape and provide clear articulation and plenty of resonance. I am sure I will use them both in the future, once playing gets back to normal. I will share your information with any other interested clarinetists and sax players. Thanks, again. Bob Straka Bob Straka, Garland, TX. USA, 2020-12-31

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2020 Dec. 15th. Philippe Carrier, Toronto, Canada Allo Marc, J’ai reçu la ligature la semaine dernière! Depuis que je jous avec je trouve que mon son est plus coloré et plus gros ou complexe. Tu avais raison pour les reeds, les reeds qui ne fonctionnait pas si bien sonne vraiment mieux hehe Superbe ligature, les suraigüe sont plus facile à jouer et il y a définitivement moin de résistance. Merci et je vais recommander cette ligature sans aucun doute! Philippe joue sur un bec Ted Klum New York ébonite avec une ligature Woodstock plaqué or 14K. Bon temps des fêtes! Et bonne année Philippe Carrier, 2020-12-15

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Hi Marc, I just got the ligature yesterday, it’s amazing. Thank you, Iming Lin ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Americo (Rico) Fernandez, Roseville California. Feb 11th. 2020 I played it briefly about an hour ago for a good 30 minutes and the slight stuffiness feel I was experiencing with the Retro Revival Meyer Alto mouthpiece with the H-Lig it came with completely disappeared with the Marc Jean!! Wow, I couldn’t believe it and kept changing ligs back and forth, from the Marc to the H-lig to even a Velcro piece, and the Marc just blew them away and its only been 30min…actually from the beginning it shined! This is definitely my new life piece and lig! Thank you so much for making such an amazing ligature! Forever grateful, Rico By the way, all my ligatures for my Tenor, 2 Alto and Soprano mouthpieces are now Marc Jeans! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From : Vincent Gaglio Feb. 22nd 2020. The ligature I got is awesome. Such freedom for the reed to vibrate and expression of sound. Wow, Love it , It supports the reed but does not dampen the sound , Vinny Americo Fernandez, 2020-02-11

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Hi Marc, I got the ligature. I just had a quick play and back and forth with my Rovner. On first impressions I love it and it is just indeed as you say i.e. the feeling is somehow more solid and I perceive an extra edge, perhaps harmonics, and fullness to the sound. I am still finding my way on tenor, from alto, but know enough to believe this will be of great help to me. So, thank you and I’m delighted to be you first Irish customer. Kind regards Cormac Doyle, Shinrone, Ireland Cormac Doyle, Shinrone, Ireland , 2019-09-24

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Hello Marc Jean, After reading some positive reviews, I purchased your gold-plated artistry tenor ligature last month. It plays as beautifully as it looks, with an immediately difference in the richness and warmth of my tone. I love it so much, I just ordered another one for my alto. Congratulations on a wonderful product! Best regards, Patricia Poremba, California Patricia is playing tenor on a O. Link stm metal mpc and a woodstock 895 G. 14K gold plated ligature Patricia Poremba, 2020-04-20

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April 2020 Just received the ligature. Out of the box I knew great care and thought went into this lig, just a stunning sight to see. First impressions that it was effortlessly more free blowing, I can feel the vibration of the reed! My sound does not feel not necessarily brighter but just more presence and core/depth. I love the one screw mechanism, much easier to handle, I cannot wait to play it even more tomorrow! Thank you so much for the excellent service, I’m excited to tell my friends about my new ligature! If you are curious I’m playing on a Ted Klum Tonamax 7, Rigotti 3 1/2 reeds and a 52’ SBA, this is the cherry on top of my setup, thanks! Best, Ryan McKnight Ryan McKnight, 2020-06-11

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I heard about you from Mr Theo Wanne when he was in Calgary recently and he told me that your ligature is actually better than his (!) (I’ve been having issues with his Liberty ligature on my Gaia ) Hoping that your ligature lives up to Theo’s recommendation. I will give you a positive review if it lives up to the recommendation ! Best , Madhu Calgary, Alberta, Canada Madhu Aul, , 2019-03-29

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Børge-Are S. Halvorsen from Norway posted on Facebook group » Saxophone Ligature screws. Feb 13th, 2019 Marc Jean has done it again. I enjoy the full, rich, warm and projecting sound I get, with noticably fast and precise response in the low register. Here on my Early Babbitt Otto Link Tone Edge .085". And it's a beauty to boot! Børge-Are S. Halvorsen from Norway., 2019-02-13

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Hi Marc, I love your new ligatures! They definitely give you more "body" in the sound than the first generation, and I love the first generation too! I am using both of these new models full time now on my vintage No USA metal Otto Link and on my hard rubber Berg Larson. I have some high profile gigs coming up at Lincoln Center and several major jazz festivals around the world and I am sure folks will be asking me about them. ... Copy and paste the following link in your browser to hear Doug Lawrence in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZWoiSIWE3o Doug Lawrence, 2017-06-08

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Hello Marc! Yes, I did receive the ligature. It’s absolutely wonderful! It gives me a much bigger, wider and warmer sound. I will be sharing this new find with my colleagues. I’m currently on the road. But I will post a video for you during the next week or so. And you can hear for yourself. Many thanks! Anibal Rojas. Touring with Blood, Sweat & Tears. Anibal Rojas, 2017-12-05

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Jan 29th. 2023 « I received the ligature, yesterday and used on a gig last night. Super great ligature! Thanks for suggesting your new model. » Brian Cagle, from De Pere Wi. USA Brian is playing a tenor sax with a SK metal mouthpiece and an Evolution #4 850 B - natural satin finished Marc Jean ligature. Brian Cagle, 2023-04-09

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Hi Marc, I received the ligature last week and i have to say it´s really great. I also have one for my soprano now (i ordered that one in Germany at Jazzthetic). Thank you. Best regards, Matthias Urban, Austria Playnig tenor sax Vandoren HR mpc & Woodstock 701 B satin ligature. Matthias Urban, 2019-12-29


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SB7PS_MOvc Kevin Bene youtube review, 2020-06-11


Hello Marc, Just thought I would let you know that the ligature arrived today. What a wonderful piece of engineered equipment you have made! I have played it on my Theo Wanne Gaia 2 and it has made such a difference compared to the ligature that came with the mouthpiece and is also superior in my opinion anyway,to the fabric lig that I also have We done and thank you for taking the time to respond to my emails and for shipping the lig over to England. All the very best Paul Paul Thackeray Paul Thackeray from England , 2019-05-09

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On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 6:39?PM Wayne Kozak wrote:
Hi Marc,

I’ve been using your Evolution 4 Grenadilla Wood ligature for the last couple of weeks. I couldn’t play it for a month after I received it as I was recovering from knee replacement surgery and couldn’t go up and down stairs to my practice room.

The mouthpiece I have been using the ligature on is an Otto Link Double Ring model. I found that your ligature made the highs smoother, less edgy and overall, my sound was fuller and richer from low Bb right through the altissimo range. Plus, it feels like the mouthpiece is more free blowing than with other ligs.

This is a great ligature, thank you for your design and beautiful execution in making this ligature a joy to use.

Hi Marc,

Your ligature brings out so much more subtle details in all ranges, that I have gone back to trying a couple of other Super Tone Master Otto Links. I have found that they all sound better with the new ligature than what I was used to. I have in fact been playing a classic Super Tone Master No USA circa 1950-60 that sounds fantastic with the Evolution 4.

Thanks again. I’m inspired to practice and play with my set up now. Cheers, Wayne.

Cheers, Wayne Kozak plays a Tenor sax with O. Link STM and his new Evolution #4 ligature in satin finished with wood harmonic plate.

Wayne Kosak, 2024-04-27

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0501

MAY 27, 2023
Reviewing the Marc Jean Evolution 4 Ligature
By Zach Sollitto / Product Reviews / Music Equipment, Saxophone Parts
The Marc Jean Evolution 4 Ligature
Introduction
I had the opportunity to review Marc Jean’s original ligatures , (see picture below) back in 2014 for alto and tenor saxophone. Although I have play tested many ligatures over the years for alto and tenor saxophone and tend to switch from time to time, I have stayed with the original Marc Jean ligature for alto because it works well on my Phil Tone “Meyer” mouthpiece.
Marc Jean Ligature (first model)
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Marc Jean Original Model
Following the introduction of his original model, Marc has released the second version, aka the “Woodstock version” (see photo below), which has a very thick piece of grenadilla wood as the plate and leverages one screw to loosen and tighten the ligature. Since the release of the Gen II model, Marc has just recently released his newest ligature which he is calling the Marc Jean Evolution 4. The Marc Jean Evolution 4 looks very similar to the Gen II, however, this ligature leverages German Hard Rubber on the reed plate instead of grenadilla wood.
Marc Jean Gen II Ligature
Marc Jean Gen II Ligature
Product Review
The new Evolution 4 ligature is compatible with over 225 saxophone and clarinet mouthpieces. The goal with this ligature was to not alter the sound characteristics of your mouthpiece, but a general aesthetic improvement in the sound.
With the Evolution 4, the harmonic plate is made of high quality German hard rubber. This harmonic plate is thinner and narrower compared to the Woodstock model (Marc Jean Gen II). The harmonic plate has a half moon like shape making it easy to tune and adjust without marking your mouthpiece. From Marc’s testing with his other model ligatures, the Evolution 4’s sound is more focused and by leveraging hard rubber, it speeds up the response of attacks while adding definition to the articulation.
Similar to the other ligatures, the contact lines of the HP are not parallel which results in an ease of response with every note in all registers, allowing even notes in the altissimo and lower registers, leading to enhanced ease of playing and articulating at pianissimo.
The Evolution 4 ligatures comes in a few different finishes. Marc has found that the finishes have some effect on the sound, but I understand this can be quite subjective. These finishes are:
• Satin Finished model: Raw brass that sonically leans towards the darker side, round with plenty of harmonics. $175 USD
• Satin & Silver-plated: Sounds brighter with some edge in comparison to the Satin finish. A thin layer of gold is plated underneath the silver. $230 USD
• Satin & 14k Gold plated: Most vibrant sound, round, warm, full of harmonics with a even richer tone compared to the satin finish and satin & silver -plated. $250 USD
A Cap is included with each ligature and all ligatures are engraved at no extra cost.
In addition, being based in the United States, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are no sales or import taxes applied from Canada (where the pieces are manufactured) to U.S..
Sound
In comparison to the Boston Sax Shop, Echobrass, Ishimori, and original Marc Jean ligature, I found the Evolution 4 did not brighten or darken my overall sound, but rather, enhanced the current timbres in the low, middle, high, and altissimo section of the horn.
I found when I pushed more air through my mouthpiece, the Evolution 4 did not dampen my sound. This is due to plate placement, which basically, constitutes the overall fit of the lig on the mouthpiece, which in turn, allows for a consistent vibration, making it easy to “lean in” with a more focused sound and project with a bit more edge.
Design
Similar to the Marc Jean Gen II ligature, the Evolution 4 is very well made. The single screw design worked well when tightening and loosening the ligature, especially when adjusting the reed.
I felt the Evolution 4 fit my hard rubber link very well and was easy to adjust and lock in place without any movement. The same goes for removing the ligature without any sort of marks from potential over-tightening (aka user error).
The placement of the hard rubber plate was well machined without any blemishes, and was glad to see Marc had two screws to lock the hard rubber plate in place versus relying on glue to hold it in place.
Although it is just a visual touch, I appreciated the laser engraving with the vine and music note. I also liked how the ligature’s name, and more importantly in my opinion, the serial number, is displayed along the bottom of the ligature. Including the serial number in this way is very helpful if you have questions regarding your particular ligature with Marc.
Response
Besides the sound I got by pairing my hard rubber link with the Marc jean Evolution 4 ligature, the response for me was the most noticeable difference. With the hard rubber plate, I noticed the response was quick but when articulating and playing at various dynamic levels I found the sound to be very clean and the articulation very clear. Playing my tenor from low Bb to high F# and into the altissimo range was very consistent and even, regardless of dynamic level. The Evolution 4 ligature just made the response feel more fluid throughout instead of each section of the horn playing slightly different.
Overall Thoughts
I have played on quite a few ligatures and have a mix of my favorite ones that work well on a number of hard rubber tenor mouthpieces. The Marc Jean Evolution 4 has turned out to be my favorite model that Marc offers today. I simply found the ease of use, articulation, response, and construction to be of high quality, all making for a ligature that will really last you a very long time.
What’s nice about Marc’s ligatures is he really tries to fit them to the mouthpiece you play today, so the ligature really fits well when you need to adjust it and doesn’t move when you need to adjust your mouthpiece on the neck cork.
Now for between $175-$250, depending on finish, I understand this ligature may not be the starting point for everyone. What I will say is if you are looking for a solidly constructed brass ligature that is highly likely to work for your particular mouthpiece and leverages hard rubber for the plate versus metal or other materials, than this would be the ligature I’d recommend you check out.
Again, I would like to thank Marc for sending me the Marc Jean Evolution 4 ligature to further test play. For those of you who play on one of Marc’s previous ligature models, I think you will be impressed with this new model. For those of you who are trying it for your first time, I believe you, too, will be very happy with your decision.
To learn more about Marc Jean’s products, head over to to his website

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Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0500

Bonjour Marc

J’ai bien reçu ma seconde ligature, elle est évidemment incroyable!

Review:

Il y a des ligatures; et il y a les ligatures Marc Jean.
Je ne joue du saxophone que depuis deux ans, je suis donc encore très novice, cependant, j’ai tout de suite su que cet instrument serait une partie importante de ma vie.
J’ai très vite investi dans le saxophone de mes rêves, le Selmer Suprême Alto.
Avec mon alto, il m’était encore difficile de sortir des notes très graves, malgré l’entrainement et l’utilisation de hanches différentes pour essayer de trouver enfin la bonne technique.
Il y a 6 mois j’ai découvert les Ligatures de Marc Jean, j’ai hésité avant de passer commande, je trouvais que je devais encore tenter le coup avec les quelques ligatures que je m’étais procurées.
Mais… à force de voir des reviews plus que positives sur le produit, j’ai décidé de sauter le pas.
J’ai reçu ma première ligature il y a 2 mois environs, et franchement, je pense qu’il n’y pas de meilleure ligature au monde.
J’en ai testé plusieurs, des Vandoren, de Meyers, Boston sax, Selmer… et aucune de ces ligatures n’est comparable avec une ligature Marc Jean, aucune n’arrive à ce niveau.
J’arrive à faire sans peine sonner tout mon saxophone, de haut en bas, sans peine, un vrai bon en avant pour moi.
Une influence formidable sur le son, mon son est plus rond, plus doux, mais aussi plus puissant.
Elle est facile à mettre en place et tiens bien l’anche.
J’ai tellement adoré cette ligature incroyable, que j’en ai commandé une seconde dans un autre métal.
Je sais, je me suis fait plaisir, elles ne sont pas bon marché, mais elles valent complètement l’investissement.

En un mot, véritable perfection & en plus c’est une oeuvre d’art!

Merci Marc Jean pour la qualité de vos produits.

Angy de Beersel en Belgique joue sur un bec Meyer avec une ligature Évolution #4 - 500 B&G – Satiné et plaqué Or avec la plaque d’harmonique en Ébonite. Avril 2024.

Angy Ferro, Belgique , 2024-04-

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0500

btw, these ligatures are FABULOUS. my compliments!!

-Gary Clemenceau. Gary plays alto sax Lebayle metal mpc and Jody Jazz rubber mpc both with Woodstock ligatures.

Gary Clemenceau, 2023-08-14

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110

Bonjour cher Marc, 26 Avril 2024.

Ah que dire! C'est une RÉVÉLATION de jouer avec ta ligature Évolutiont #4 en version dorée! Après m'être réchauffée sur ma ligature précédente, une MO de Vandoren, comme je ne fais que doubler sur la clarinette Si b alors que je suis régulièrement au saxophone baryton, j'ai gardé le même set up (anche Vandoren V21 no 3, bec Vandoren M30), j'ai installé ta magnifique ligature. WOW!

1. l'émission du son est tellement plus facile.
2. les coups de langues deviennent / peuvent être si délicats et précis.
3. jouer doux est un jeu d'enfant et je peux interpréter et faire chanter mes passages comme tout de suite avec aisance et sans forcer ni blocage.
4. je peux jouer très fort sans que le son craque.
5. la couleur du son est pleine et avec une brillance idéale.
6. la justesse est bonifiée car je peux sortir mon baril encore plus et mes aigus du 3e octave (do et plus haut) sortent beaucoup plus facilement et surtout plus justes (j'étais un peu basse avec la ligature MO).
7. enfin, j'avais retrouvé les combinaisons gagnantes pour permettre à mon instrument (une Buffet-Crampon R13) de revenir à sa sonorité légendaire d'un instrument professionnel, digne des temps où je pratiquais uniquement la clarinette il y a plusieurs années.

Te dire combien j'ai eu du plaisir à jouer; j'ai même sorti des partitions de pièces classiques que j'avais mises de côté depuis quelques années (Piazzolla, Bernstein par exemple) pour continuer à me faire plaisir en redécouvrant les plaisirs de la clarinette.

Mon mari, saxophoniste amateur qui a appris un peu la clarinette, a aussi joué avec ma clarinette et mêmes constats: plus facile d'émettre des notes, de faire des nuances et son plus agréable et beaucoup mieux centré.

Bref, je t'envoie toute ma gratitude pour avoir patiemment développé et parfait une si extraordinaire ligature que je conseillerais à tout clarinettiste après quelques mois de cours. Et je planifie bien sûr pouvoir m'acheter une ligature Évolution #4 pour la clarinette basse dans les prochains mois --- ma collection de tes ligatures étant complètes pour mes 4 saxophones.

PS J'ai reçu le colis que tu m'avais expédié le lendemain où tu me l'avais posté; superbe choix de transporteur aussi!

Cordialement,
Claire Goguen joue sa clarinette avec sa nouvelle ligature Évolution #4 satiné et plaqué or et avec la plaque d’harmonique en bois.
De Saint-Hubert au Québec.

, 2024-04-26

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0701

Greetings! My new Marc Jean ligature arrived today. I write this after playing with it for about an hour. I really like it. I am using it with a new mouthpiece that I have had for about a month, the Get-A-Sax Supersonic. I’m using a BSS 3 strength reed.

The reed vibrates beautifully with this ligature, and I am delighted with the sound. I have your previous ligatures, which are excellent, but I agree with your assessment that the Evolution #4 is your best one. I am very pleased and excited to continue playing with it.

Sincerely,

Andy Geiger from Washington state USA, plays a MJ satin finished Evolution #4 ligature on a tenor sax 10M Fan rubber mouthpiece. Received April 23rd 2024.

Andy Geiger, 2024-04-23

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0500

Bonjour M. Jean,

C’est avec grand plaisir que j’ai reçu la ligature et je vous remercie pour ce chef d’œuvre incroyable.
OMG !!!
Elle fait vraiment la différence.

Je l’ai reçu le matin et joué avec pour une heure additionnelle autant que je l’ai aimé c’est un WAW j’en reviens pas OMG je l’adore d’ailleurs en jouant je vous ai envoyé un courriel sur votre autre courriel.

C’est la meilleure ligature que j’ai jamais utilisée !!!!!
À la prochaine commande et au plaisir j’espère un jour!
Merci et à la prochaine commande de ligature MJ
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer un jour.
Nidal

Nidal Mattar au Québec, joue du sax alto avec un bec Meyer ébonite et une ligature MJ Québec satiné.
Reçu le 19 Avril 2024.

Nidal Mttar, 2024-04-19

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0110

Bonjour !

Je viens de tester la ligature, elle est vraiment parfaite ! Merci beaucoup !

François-Olivier Fortin, de Lanaudière au Québec, Ligature Évolution #4 plaqué or 14K avec plaque d’harmonique en bois de grenadille pour son bec de sax soprano 10M Fan ébonite

Reçu le 22 Aout 2023.

François-Olivier Fortin, 2023-08-22

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0701

June 21st. 2023
Hello Marc,
I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with the ligature. I have been playing it since I got it and noticed right away the better sound. The people I play with also have commented on my sound being better.

John Penner from Ontario, Canada plays Tenor sax, Meyer rubber mouthpiece and Evolution #4 with the hard rubber harmonic plate.

John Penner, 2023-06-21

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0701

Hi Marc Jean,
So far, so good. I really like it. Getting a better, fuller, fatter sound, esp. in the palm keys. I needed extra oomph there. Very pleased.

Regards,
Beverly Klose,
San Diego CA. Playing tenor with Woodstock Satin finished Marc Jean ligature.
May 9th. 2023

Beverly Klose, 2023-05-09

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0110

It is a fantastic ligature. I wish Marc a big success. Happy New Year
Jerry Bergonzi. January 1st 2018

Jerry Bergonzi, 2018-01-01

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110

From your description, “speeds up attacks and improves game speed and precision.”
So far, I would say that describes it perfectly!

Bill Harris on tenor Drake HR mpc. and Evolution #4 B&S ligature. Satin & Silver plated.

Bill Harris, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Quebec Ligature, model: L0110

Hi Marc
Sorry for the delay with this. I’ve had the ligature for about a week now but it was several days before I was able to really sit and test it out. Of course, I knew already I was going to love it and I do! Like the ones you’ve made me for saxophone the play as beautiful as they look! Somehow, magically, I have no more bad reeds!
Thank you once again for your innovation and craftsmanship.
Sincerely,
Bill Harris, Stamford, CT. USA Jan 21st. 2020
Playing on tenor sax Drake HR mpc and Québec 705 S. Silver plated ligature. (Québec = hard rubber harmonic plate)
Bill also play alto sax Drake Contemporary HR mpc and Québec 503 S. Silver plated ligature. (Québec = hard rubber harmonic plate)

Bill Harris, 2022-09-10

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0701

Ligature arrived today, I will be testing it this Saturday. So far I’m very impressed with the workmanship, the fit and finish. It's so stunning, It's very beautiful!!!!!
After the gig......
I never really thought how certain ligatures could be superior than other makes of ligatures because after all it's job is to hold on the reed. How-ever when I used the Marc Jean, everything was fuller and louder with more carrying power. Now I've played most every ligature in my 48 years, playing (23 years with the USAF bands), but the Marc Jean ligature II is different. It is more powerful. Even my crappy reeds played better and my really great reeds were off the hook!
A great ligature lets the reed "do it's thing" and Marc Jean does that perfectly. I tested it on my same mouthpiece i've been playing on now for the last 12 years. 1952 Selmer Super Balanced Action with my hard rubber Otto Link 8 slant reissue .110". Out of all my ligatures, the Mark jean was the fullest and loudest.The harmonics was particularly improved,and high notes were popping out that I have never gotten before! I was baffled, how they did it, but that black ebony wooden tone plate really lets the reed sing with no restrictions. A great ligature should be able to go on and come off really easily. This was the fastest reed change i've ever made, with the simple single screw design, and it was a perfect fit. The finish is flawless, and very beautiful gold plating. The regular use of this ligature makes playing the saxophone more positive,with less reed problems. It brings out the reeds true colors. It lets the reed "do it's thing."Comes with a great plastic cap.
I tested this ligature at Jazz Central, Dayton's home for jazz, People came up to me and said, wow, what is that new ligature? I told them it was the Marc Jean, and it really is louder and fuller than anything i've ever played, and I've played them all,... even string.
As for maintenance, all that's required, is the regular oiling of the single screw, cork grease also works great.
I have been thinking how the Black ebony reed plate makes the reed have more mass. yet it only touches the reed barely on the outer edges.
I used this new ligature today in a Glenn Miller tribute band. It gave me a kind of super focus....... it was hard to describe, I could play quieter but with more intensity! Then full volume for full out solos!

Grant Koeller Oct 31st. 2019 on Facebook
Grant play tenor sax O. Link HR mpc and Woodstock 701 g. 14G gold plated ligature

Grant Koeller, Englewood, Ohio, USA, 2019-10-31

Comments on: Marc Jean Quebec Ligature, model: L0110

Hello Marc, I had an early Christmas! Thank you for sending your new design. I am testing it out, it plays very even and responsive but it seems a bit dark. Wondering if the wood rails are thicker than needed? […] Hi Marc, Yes indeed, that was the first thing I tried and it did help [moving it up or down the reed]. It still is on the dark side but good dark, not dead.

Bob Sheppard, Los Angeles, USA, 2020-09-29

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:

Avril 2023
Par Rino Bélanger. Musicien professionnel et enseignant. Test de Évolution #4 Clarinette Or avec plaque d'harmonique en bois de Grenadille ET en ébonite.

Ébonite;
Projection : Exceptionnelle, avec une enveloppe sonore plus claire que celle en bois
Focus : Focus très solide, attaques précises
Articulation : Émission très rapide, détachés faciles
Chaleur du son :
Brillant / Dark : Côté très brillant harmoniques hautes très présentes

Bois ;
Projection : Excellente bien ronde et enveloppé
Focus : Aussi un bon focus, son très stable
Articulation : Très bonne, articulation précise et facile
Chaleur du son : Bel équilibre dans les fréquences, particulièrement avec des anches fortes
Brillant / Dark : Plus dark que l'autre, très belle enveloppe sonore

Finalement, je préfère la ligature en bois, surtout que mon bec projette déjà beaucoup et je perdrais le son plus dark avec celle en ébonite. Par contre avec des anches plus faibles, celle en ébonite a une projection encore plus intense mais le son est plus clair. Pour les débutants et intermédiaires, les articulations sont de beaucoup facilitées avec l'ébonite mais le son est plus clair, moins chaud.

Rino Bélanger , 2023-04-05

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model: L0110

Bonjour Marc,

J’espère que tu vas bien. Ça fait longtemps!
Un gros merci d’avoir envoyé la ligature. Quelle belle surprise. Je te félicite!
C’est une super ligature en tous points. La réponse, résonance, articulation et le look!
J’aimerais bien la garder et je l’utilise depuis le premier essai.
Le seul petit truc est que c’est un peu délicat lorsque je dois changer de clarinette rapidement. Elle a tendance à se défaire. Je fais juste m’assurer d’avoir assez de lubrifiant sur le liège de mon bec.

Bon week-end,
Alain Desgagner
Clarinettiste à l’orchestre Symphonique de Montréal.

Alain Desgagner, 2022-12-04

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:

Bonjour Marc,
Je viens de faire l'essai de ma nouvelle ligature évolution 4 sur mon vieux Ténor récemment acquis et le résultat est fascinant. Le lien entre le musicien et le son sortant est plus direct probablement dû à la surface de contact plus réduite entre la ligature et l’anche et le son projeté est d'une rondeur incroyable à la Stan Getz !
Je vous recommanderai à tous mes amis saxophonistes !
Salutations Alain !
Alain Desroches, Candiac, QC. Canada
Ligature Marc Jean Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec ténor Selmer ébonite.

Alain Desroches, 2023-02-14

Comments on: Marc Jean Woodstock Ligature, model: L0850

Chris Tea Marc Jean Ligature II
20 novembre 2020 ·
salutations, innovative gear fans!
i got my ligature in the mail today, and it is truly something special. Marc Jean did me a solid by realizing that my mouthpiece [a metal Berg Larsen duck bill fat body] didn't quite pair right with any of the models made and ended up creating a new one to fit its exact specifications: The 857. i am proud to be the first owner of one and this functional work of art is a welcome addition to my setup.
all the claims in the reviews [Steve Neff's being the best] are true: the quicker response, the ease in playing and the great "double-reed" sound.... allow me to offer my added observations.
the best response: easy subtone and air speed and intensity translate to feeling like a sensitive "volume pedal" is now built in. at full volume it really projects, it feels as though my horn is now at least 1.5x louder!
ease: my horn now "speaks" all the better, low Bb all the way to altissimo D come out with less resistance than i've ever had before. i thought my Rovner was built for this, but this new MJII has it beat!
sound: my ear will have to get used to really picking up the new nuances, but so far, i'm enjoying the difference. i didn't really know what was meant by the superior sound of double reed instruments like oboe and bassoon, but there's much more to my sound now. first detection is what seems like a "chorus effect." there's a bigger almost "doubled" sound, added to the reported increase in overtones. it was reported that this tends to make metal pieces sound darker, but actually i hear more presence; more defined brightness with a richer core. as i was playing i heard the "texture" of a bowed string instrument coupled with the presence of brass plus the sonority of a pipe organ. this all lends to a crystal clear, singing quality that i didn't know my horn could produce. cleanliness aside, my tone is more spread and a pleasing extra bit of grit comes to the surface. i now have a more varied palette of expression!
big thanks again to Marc Jean, innovator and ally to discerning musicians the world over. this ligature is a "best kept secret," and i wish Marc, his talent and products to broaden their reach for years to come. faire bon!!

Chris Tea, 2020-11-20

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:

Bonjour Marc,
J'ai reçu la ligature ce jour soit 20 jours après l'expédition ce qui est raisonnable vu la distance.
Elle s'adapte parfaitement à mon bec, la sonorité est meilleure, l'émission plus facile. Bref c'est une petite merveille que je vais recommander.
Toutes mes félicitations pour cette belle réussite.
Au plaisir
Daniel Ichouza, Ile de la réunion.
Daniel joue un bec de ténor Théo Wanne Gaia 2 avec une ligature évolution #4 B - Satin laiton naturel.

Daniel Ichouza, 2023-02-06

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:

Bonjour Jean,

Première impression, je suis incapable de dire s’il y a plus d’harmoniques mais le son me paraît plus clair (essayé seulement avec une anche et sans modifier la position de la ligature) et effectivement, on ressent les légères vibrations dans la bouche, ce qui est assez agréable.

Elle est en plus, beaucoup plus facile à placer que ma Rovner, Versa X.

Il ne reste plus qu’à tester un peu plus et avec diverses anches et becs.

Donc en première impression je ne regrette pas l’achat.

Cordialement,

Andres San Martin Y Gomez, Braine-l`Alleud, Belgique.
Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec d’alto Meyer.

Andres San Martin Y Gomez, 2023-02-15

Comments on: Marc Jean Evolution #4 Ligature, model:

Bonjour Marc,
J'ai bien reçu la ligature. Les premiers essais font bien ressortir un son plus ample surtout dans le registre grave. On entend beaucoup moins la vibration de l'anche sur les médiums (SI, DO, DO#)
Il reste à continuer l'utilisation pour apprécier l'étendue des améliorations.

Claude Suisse, St-Macaire du Bois, France
Ligature Marc Jean Évolution #4 Satin laiton nature sur bec d’alto Syos et quelques autres.

Claude Suisse, 2023-02-15