I.M. (Investigacions Manchegas) Ligature. [About the Product] * For soprano saxophone * Bronze model * SSB (for rubber mouthpieces / SELMER, MEYER, Wood Stone, OttoLink, nick, Lakey) * No cap. Ligature body and box only. [About Usage History] Purchased in September 2023 at a musical instrument store for 23,100 yen and used as my main ligature for two years. Please check the photos with flash for details such as minor rust. I am selling it because I am replacing it. There are no issues with the playing feel, and I used it with a Selmer mouthpiece S90 180 for ensemble and concert band. This product is attractive for its moderate resistance and depth and projection of sound, which are unique to ring-type ligatures. Also, since there are no listings for this bronze model on Mercari, please take this opportunity to purchase it. ☆ Returns due to problems such as incorrect size are not accepted. ☆ Price negotiations are welcome. [Caution] The following is quoted: This ligature is generally tightly constructed. Depending on the combination with the mouthpiece, such as reeds with high heels, it may not be usable even with compatible models. [Product Introduction Excerpt] Researched and developed by Investigacions Manchegas (I.M.) in the Castile-La Mancha region of Spain, this is a completely new type of ligature. I.M. is a new manufacturer that was recently established, but it has received high praise for its development of woodwind instruments and accessories using natural materials such as heather (a plant of the Ericaceae family native to Europe and Africa). The I.M. Ligature adopts a movable ring structure that has not been seen in ring-type ligatures before. This allows for fine adjustments of the size (diameter), allowing for a comfortable and secure fit regardless of the reed thickness. The bronze type (solid bronze, no lacquer finish), like the briarwood type, is a ligature with good response and clear sound. It sounds thick in the mid- to low-range and does not sound thin even in the high-range. It features moderate resistance and a deep, bright tone.