I purchased this and stored it after using it a few times. This ligature offers a high degree of freedom. The grenadilla plate resonates well. Reference price: 23,100 yen ~The following is a review by AI~ Wood Stone "Kodama 1 (KODAMA I)" is a wooden ligature, not a mouthpiece itself. Here's an explanation of the Wood Stone "Kodama 1" ligature: ●Main Features Material: Made from the finest grenadilla wood (the wood used for clarinets, etc.) and a special string with excellent strength. Design: The design allows only the grenadilla plate and the special string to contact the mouthpiece. Other materials such as metal or leather do not directly touch the mouthpiece. Timbre: This unique design achieves a warm, natural, and stress-free tone unique to "wood." Response: It maximizes the vibration of the reed, resulting in a very quick response. Playing Feel: It is known for its natural playing feel, as if the mouthpiece and the instrument are integrated. ●Differences between KODAMA I and KODAMA II The "Kodama" series includes "KODAMA I" and "KODAMA II." KODAMA I: The reed contact area is grenadilla wood, and the mouthpiece contact area is also only string. KODAMA II: The reed contact area is the same grenadilla wood, but genuine leather is used for the mouthpiece contact area. This provides a more cohesive sound by enveloping the entire instrument with leather, in addition to the warmth of the wood, which is a characteristic of KODAMA I. "Kodama 1" is a ligature suitable for players who seek a very natural and warm sound that takes advantage of the characteristics of wood.