Vandoren LC29L Baritone Saxophone Ligature and Cap LeatherMetal plate for more colorful and compact sound. The combination of a metal plate and a flexible ligature offers the player the best sonic qualities of both materials. Smooth leather plate made from the same leather as the ligature, it creates a focused, compact sound that is slightly darker. Supple smooth leather plate made from a more supple leather, it gives a rounder, more ample sound.