The Rico Ligature & Cap Eb Clarinet is a nickel plated ligature designed for Eb Clarinets. The design provides excellent response due to sturdy construction. The ligature applies equal pressure to the reed ensuring better contact and therefore reduces leaks along the siderails. It provides a free blowing response with minimal resistance and four point contact to help resonate and secure the reed. Rico Ligature The Rico ligature was designed to provide excellent response featuring a four-point system that applies equal pressure to the reed. Rico ligatures are nickel-plated and feature a two-screw inverted design. The Rico ligature is available both with or without Ricos signature mouthpiece cap innovatively made of soft overmolded plastic.