Balanced. Responsive. Designed for Saxophonists.

Introducing the BetterSax Burnin’ Ligature, designed in collaboration with renowned Danish instrument maker and saxophonist Peter Jessen. Featuring a precision-crafted 0.6 mm 24k gold–plated brass frame, this ligature delivers exceptional response, balanced tone, and rock-solid stability, in a minimalist Scandinavian design.

Unlike many boutique ligatures that are overly delicate, finicky, or prone to slipping, the Burnin’ Ligature was built with a different goal:
to give players world-class response and tone in a design that is secure, reliable, and easy to use every day.

Its open-frame geometry reduces dampening and allows the reed and mouthpiece to resonate naturally, producing a lively, full-bodied sound that is balanced and expressive. With its classic double-screw system and sculpted ergonomic paddles, players can precisely adjust front-to-back pressure, tailoring the feel and response exactly to their liking.

Elegant, durable, and extremely player-friendly, this is the ligature that finally bridges the gap between boutique performance and real-world practicality.

Why It Works

Designed by Peter Jessen

The artistry of a genuine saxophone wizard is now accessible to more players with the Burnin’ Ligature. Previously, Peter's exceptional ligature designs were reserved only for a handful of professional saxophonists. They combine acoustically efficient engineering with a clean, modern aesthetic.

Developed With Real-World Player Input

Over the course of nearly two years, the Burnin’ Ligature was play-tested by professional saxophonists across the US and Europe. Their feedback helped validate the ligature’s exceptional responsiveness, balanced tone, and stable, reliable performance on a wide range of mouthpieces.

0.6 mm Gold-Plated Brass

Significantly thicker than standard ligatures, this design offers superior stability, leading to enhanced richness, resonance, and long-term durability, all without adding excessive weight.

Open-Frame Geometry for Maximum Vibration

Minimal contact with the mouthpiece frees the mouthpiece/reed combination to vibrate more fully, improving projection, clarity, and tonal presence across all registers.

Classic Double-Screw Control

Fine-tune your setup by adjusting front-to-back reed pressure. Add warmth with more upper-screw tension, or increase brightness and edge with more lower-screw tension.

Fast, Clean Response

Players consistently report instantly improved articulation and ease of playing when switching to the Burnin’ Ligature, especially on hard rubber mouthpieces.

Balanced, Full-Bodied Tone

Not overly bright. Not overly dark. A rich, centered tone with excellent focus and resonance suitable for jazz, classical, pop, and contemporary styles.

Secure, Stable, and Reliable

The ligature hugs the mouthpiece securely, stays put during tuning, and resists slipping, a common frustration with other premium ligatures.

Ergonomic Screw Paddles

Sculpted, comfortable paddles make tension adjustments smooth and precise.

Refined 24k Gold-Plated Finish

The genuine 24k gold-plated brass provides a warm, premium finish and enhances long-term durability while complementing the ligature’s rich, resonant tonal characteristics.

Who It’s For

• Players who want boutique ligature performance without the fragility
  
  

• Musicians seeking better response, clarity, and tonal balance
  
  

• Professionals needing a ligature that is stable and reliable on stage
  
  

• Students upgrading from a stock ligature for improved sound and ease
  
  

• Anyone using a standard hard rubber mouthpiece
  
  

Included

• BetterSax Burnin’ Ligature (Alto or Tenor size)
  
  

• Silicone protective mouthpiece cap
  
  

• Soft storage pouch
  
  

Compatibility

Alto Size
Fits all standard hard rubber and plastic alto mouthpieces, including:

• Meyer
  
  

• Selmer Jazz Flow, S80

• Vandoren
  
  

• JodyJazz HR*, Jet, Custom Dark, Giant, 

• D’Addario Select Jazz
  
  

• BetterSax Classic and Burnin’ Alto
  
  

• Most standard HR and plastic alto designs
  
  

Tone & Response

The Burnin’ Ligature enhances:

• Reed response — instant and sensitive
  
  

• Projection — lively, resonant feel
  
  

• Dynamic range — easy soft-to-loud control
  
  

• Depth of tone — full-bodied and centered
  
  

• Consistency — stable feel day-to-day
  
  

This ligature preserves the natural voice of your mouthpiece and elevates it.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 0.6mm gold-plated brass
  
  

• Design: Lightweight open-frame geometry
  
  

• Screws: Double-screw system with ergonomic paddles
  
  

• Sizes: Alto / Tenor
  
  

• Mouthpiece Cap: Silicone, included
  
  

• Storage: Protective pouch included
  
  

• Designer: Peter Jessen
  
  

• Finish: 24k gold plating