Galileo Ligatures
The new ligature for mouthpieces, made in Italy. CG Mouthpiece Italy dedicates its new creation to the great Italian scientist.
GALILEO, apparently simple and essential but, just like Galileo Galilei’s theories, revolutionary. A tribute to one of the first men to have a scientific and systematic approach the study of mechanisms and physical properties of sound, introducing acoustics into the world of science since the 17th century.
GALILEO, an actual sculpture extracted from pure brass or a special aluminium alloy, without welds, available for saxophone and clarinet.
An elliptical design that reminds of an orbit that wraps the mouthpiece and follows its vibrations: a reference to the study of celestial bodies carried out by the physicist and philosopher of nature.
The reed is free to vibrate throughout the length of its fibres, whose arrangement is taken into consideration by GALILEO: as a matter of fact, according to the model, it is made from solid brass bars or solid special aluminium alloy bars, selected by CG Mouthpiece for its extraordinary sound characteristics and processed in accordance with the metal veins. A method used by CG Mouthpiece Italy also for the processing of its precious mouthpieces. Its geometries are carefully designed in order to provide a homogeneous response to the reed vibrations and, subsequently, to the mouthpiece. The upper part perfectly wraps the beak that provides a solid support from which the ligature proceeds to draw an arched shape: like a small crossbow that allows a calibrated pressure of the table on the reed, regulated by a solid brass screw. This sturdy screw is fixed to the table by pressure, without any screws.
The table, also made from a piece of solid brass, is articulated in order to be able to adapt to the reed design which is not always symmetrical, thus allowing a stable support of its tracks that are also arranged according to the wooden fibre pattern. The latter are radial in order to be able to adapt to the curve of the reed and not leave marks on it.
Carefully hand-finished in all its parts, it is available in several finishes, as a 24-carat gold plated mouthpiece, the elegant black version, natural aluminium or “vintage” anodized aluminium. GALILEO completely changes the meaning of “ligature” as it is not designed to “bind”, but to set the reed free. The result will be an unprecedented timbre homogeneity, with the feeling of having a single vibrating body consisting in mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO AL is available in several sizes, in order to adapt to the various types of mouthpieces that are currently available on the market. Check our website www.cgmouthpiece.it for constant updates to the supported models that will make more and more saxophonists happy all over the world!
GALILEO vibration for you reed, enjoyment for your soul!
– NO WELDS AS IT IS MADE FROM SOLID BARS
– SCULPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE METAL VEINS
– ARTICULATED TABLE
– STRUCTURE THAT ALLOWS CALIBRATING THE REED PRESSURE
– CAREFULLY HAND-FINISHED IN ALL ITS PARTS
– HAND-FINISHED IN ITALY
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- 24 kt gold plated: rich sound, full-bodied
- black finishing: focused sound and projective
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- black finishing: suono centrato e proiettivo
- 24 kt gold plated
- black finishing
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.
GALILEO is the ultimate ligature for mouthpieces. It is made in Italy as usual at CG Mouthpiece Italy.
GALILEO ligature ensures an extremely homogeneous feeling while playing along the whole range of the horn. It is a real sculpture carved from solid rod of a pure brass alloy (lead free brass without any welding points). Selected material by GC Mouthpiece Italy for its exceptional acoustics attributes, worked following the grain of the metal (method already used by CG Mouthpiece Italy for its fine metal mouthpieces). The upper side of the ligature perfectly wraps the mouthpiece guaranteeing a solid support, then, the design proceeds drawing a light arc shape: like a little leaf spring, GALILEO allows a calibrated pressure of the plate on the reed.
The pressure amount is regulated by a solid brass screw.
The brass screw is fixed by pressure to the plate, without the aid of additional screws or welding points.
The plate, which is also made from a solid brass, is able to follow the shape of the back of the reed, which is not always symmetrical, allowing a solid support of its rails also oriented in the direction of the wood’s grain. The plate rails are tailored to fit the curvature of the reed and do not leave marks on it.
GALILEO revolutionized the meaning of "ligature" because it is not designed to "bind", but to ensure “freedom” to the reed.The overall effect will be the supreme timbre homogeneity, a fast and accurate response of the reed, with the feeling of a single vibrating body made of mouthpiece and reed.
GALILEO vibration for your reed, enjoyment for your soul!
Cap included.