--- product_id: 53392700 title: "Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R" brand: "rovner" price: "R1439" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Rovner" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53392700-rovner-bb-tenor-saxophone-ligature-dark-2r store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Top-rated with 4.7/5 from 700+ reviews Precision fit for Bb tenor sax Durable textile body for tonal clarity Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R **Brand:** rovner **Price:** R1439 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎷 Elevate your sax tone—because your sound deserves the spotlight! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R by rovner - **How much does it cost?** R1439 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53392700-rovner-bb-tenor-saxophone-ligature-dark-2r) ## Best For - rovner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rovner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Proven Performer:** Trusted by professionals and educators for flawless playability across registers. - • **Full, Centered Sound:** Crafted to enhance your saxophone’s rich tonal core without pressure points. - • **Textile Body Excellence:** Premium textile material ensures durability and superior resonance. - • **Perfect Fit for Bb Tenor:** Optimized sizing guarantees seamless compatibility with your tenor sax mouthpiece. - • **Pressure-Free Blade Hold:** Innovative design holds the reed firmly yet gently, eliminating squeaks and instability. ## Overview The Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R is a textile-bodied ligature designed specifically for Bb tenor saxophones. Renowned for delivering a full, centered sound without pressure points, it holds the reed securely to prevent squeaks and instability. With a 4.7-star rating from over 700 users, it’s a trusted choice among intermediate to professional saxophonists seeking reliable, tonal excellence. ## Description From the manufacturer "A ligature is no small thing!" Over the past four decades, clarinet and saxophone players have relied on Rovner Products to provide them with innovative, technologically superior and powerful ligatures and woodwind accessories. Rovner ligatures complete the synergetic circle of mouthpiece and leaf. Why Rovner? Constant improvement! We have been obsessed with it for over 40 years and our products are constantly evolving, breaking new ground and offering a growing accessory wardrobe that offers performance-enhancing solutions to players at every level of performance! Our goal is to produce powerful, elegant and technically superior ligatures that provide accurate intonation and increased playing comfort to woodwinds in every music genre and environment. Although there have been many imitators over the years, there is only ONE Rovner! We are the ligature of choice for discerning musicians and educators, offering consistently superior performance now and for generations of players to come! Our products are innovative! Starting with the original DARK, each Rovner ligature was developed using a combination of science, engineering, sound technology and music theory... a powerful blend that leads to a synergistic relationship between leaf, leaf, mouthpiece... and the player! Our materials! Rovner ligatures are made in the USA from USA made components. The ligature material and hardware are manufactured to our specifications and undergo a number of treatments and proprietary procedures to ensure their durability and give them an energetic response! The textile used in Rovner ligatures is not leather and therefore does not tend to stretch like leather over time. They feature our standard dual tone finish hardware (most saxophones, all versas) or standard Polished Alloy hardware (all clarinets, some saxophones). Other models...Other sizes! With nine different ligature models, each available in nine to twenty-three sizes, we have a ligature that is suitable for almost any mouthpiece! All are assembled and inspected by hand and all include a genuine Rovner cap. There is something for everyone! We do not make ligatures "just for students" or "only for professionals". Although The Dark is often recommended for students, it is also enjoyed by some professional or celebrity artists who simply play nothing else. And while our next-generation models offer additional performance features that are most easily appreciated by experienced players, even advanced players can benefit from their benefits. Review: An excellent ligature - Having used a Rovner Dark on my alto and got on well with it, when I bought myself a tenor I looked for a Rovner to use with it, and by chance ended up with a Mk3. The result was not good, with frequent squeaking on high G and above, and unstable low notes. My teacher and I both suspected either my technique or the instrument, but despite studying both long and hard and trying various adjustments, the problem persisted. Finally, she suggested that I try her Rovner Dark on my sax. It played easily and flawlessly, so I ordered one, and, so far, I haven't had a single squeak or instability. In terms of tone, the dark is superb. It is one of the few ligatures that I have tried that really does make a difference to the sound. Review: Excellent ligature - I have been using Rovners on all of my saxes for years and can strongly recommend them. The saxophone community seem to have turned against them as they can scratch the top of hard rubber pieces. This is indeed the case with my alto mouthpiece which shows light scratching (a Freddie Gregory). Incidentally this is no issue to me as I love my alto set up and will not be reselling this mouthpiece or the ligature. Scratching will never happen with this tenor saxophone ligature and the Otto Link Tone Edge mouthpiece it was bought to compliment as there is a gap between the metal bolt and the mouthpiece. The combination of reed ( I buy Rigotti Golds direct from the manufacturer in Provence), ligature and mouthpiece is excellent allowing a full, dark and rather retro jazz tone. ## Features - Innovation by desire…Performance by design - Helps create a full, centered sound - Ligatures hold the blade on the mouthpiece without pressure points ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002F772C | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,765 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 15 in Ligatures | | Body Material | Textile | | Colour | Gold | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (705) | | Date First Available | 14 Mar. 2009 | | Instrument Key | B Flat | | Item Weight | 45.4 g | | Item model number | Dark (HR): 2R | | Material Type | Textile | | Product Dimensions | 5.08 x 2.54 x 5.08 cm; 45.36 g | | Proficiency Level | intermediate | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Rovner - **Colour:** Gold - **Instrument key:** B Flat - **Material:** Textile - **Style:** Single ## Images ![Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714Ixc3e2NL.jpg) ![Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/611g0rY1jzL.jpg) ![Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61xQ3lkKHSL.jpg) ![Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UGJD4KwoL.jpg) ![Rovner Bb Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Dark - 2R - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61N-FeNRtOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent ligature *by P***D on 15 August 2025* Having used a Rovner Dark on my alto and got on well with it, when I bought myself a tenor I looked for a Rovner to use with it, and by chance ended up with a Mk3. The result was not good, with frequent squeaking on high G and above, and unstable low notes. My teacher and I both suspected either my technique or the instrument, but despite studying both long and hard and trying various adjustments, the problem persisted. Finally, she suggested that I try her Rovner Dark on my sax. It played easily and flawlessly, so I ordered one, and, so far, I haven't had a single squeak or instability. In terms of tone, the dark is superb. It is one of the few ligatures that I have tried that really does make a difference to the sound. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent ligature *by B***M on 9 January 2013* I have been using Rovners on all of my saxes for years and can strongly recommend them. The saxophone community seem to have turned against them as they can scratch the top of hard rubber pieces. This is indeed the case with my alto mouthpiece which shows light scratching (a Freddie Gregory). Incidentally this is no issue to me as I love my alto set up and will not be reselling this mouthpiece or the ligature. Scratching will never happen with this tenor saxophone ligature and the Otto Link Tone Edge mouthpiece it was bought to compliment as there is a gap between the metal bolt and the mouthpiece. The combination of reed ( I buy Rigotti Golds direct from the manufacturer in Provence), ligature and mouthpiece is excellent allowing a full, dark and rather retro jazz tone. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good quality ligature. *by M***Y on 25 March 2013* I bought this as a present for my wife, who has recently taken up the tenor sax. She tells me it does its job well. It seems to be a sensible price. She would fully recommend this product and its supplier. Highly recommended ## Frequently Bought Together - Rovner Ligature & Plastic Cap for Tenor Standard Saxophone - Dark Ligature for Hard Rubber Mouthpiece (2R) - Yamaha 4C Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece, Standard Series - Vandoren SR2225 Tenor Sax Traditional Reeds Strength 2.5; Box of 5 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53392700-rovner-bb-tenor-saxophone-ligature-dark-2r](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/53392700-rovner-bb-tenor-saxophone-ligature-dark-2r) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-05*