Vandoren LC290P Leather Ligature and Plastic Cap for V16 Baritone SaxophoneMade 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, a living material, gives an ideal combination of rigidity and flexibility. Its elasticity absorbs the higher harmonics which often cause a sound to be "bright" or "harsh". It also comes into contact with a larger surface area of the mouthpiece, creating a more focused, compact sound. The