Marc Jean Ligature

I am using the Marc Jean Evolution #4 Tenor 701 on my Ted Klum Florida Model hard rubber mouthpiece.
Pros: There is an immediate and substantial brightening of my tone and sound, compared to the fabric mouthpiece that I was using. There is also much less resistance and more ease of playing, with a fuller sound in the upper register, more ease and rounder sound in the lower register, and an overall better playing experience. Presumably, this is all due to freer reed vibration, compared to the fabric ligature.
Cons: This ligature was not made specifically for the Florida mouthpiece, and is just a tad too large, and just fits and holds the reed in place at the absolute limit of screw tightening. Adjustments of the mouthpiece on the neck have to be made with extreme care. I have to take the neck/mouthpiece off of the horn, grip the mouthpiece by the shank, and make adjustments by carefully turning the neck, not the mouthpiece, to avoid displacing the reed.
My suggestion for improvement is for Marc Jean to tweak this ligature in some way to improve the fit on the Florida model mouthpiece.

Re-MARC-able! Seriously, this generation of Marc Jean ligatures is far superior to previous models. The grenadilla bottom plate is secured with two rivets and it provides much more stability. The result is a ligature that really works!
I don't buy into the "anything is sufficient" when it comes to ligatures. Yes, some absolutely work better for me than others. I agree this is completely subjective.
I've tried all kinds of ligatures, at all manner of price points. To me, this one is actually well worth the price.
Pairing one with a Ted Klum New London HR alto mouthpiece, I could immediately tell it provided greater volume and presence, increased harmonics and overtones and colors. It brings out the best characteristics of the mouthpiece/reed combo you bring to it.
I'm thrilled to find a ligature that ends my search for a keeper.
In fact I ordered one for my London Precision tenor mouthpiece based on how much this improved my sound.
Very highly recommended!

Wish he'd make another one for soprano!

Thank you, Ted!

The Marc Jean Evolution #4 ligature is different from all the other ligatures I have. It works very well with my soprano mouthpiece and helps me achieve the sound I have in my head. I'm satisfied with it.
Many thanks!

Andrii Liesnyi

Possibly the best lig I’ve come across. Great on my new Yardbird TK mouthpiece. Reed response is so good. Everything feels and sounds so even. I love this mouthpiece and lig combination. Yay Ted and Marc.