Bonade Ligatures were designed by the world-renowned performer and educator Daniel Bonade in the 1950s. These classic ligatures are still being manufactured by Herouard-Benard (HB), the historic French woodwinds company located in zy-sur-Eure, France. Bonade 2254GAlto SaxophoneLigature The Bonade Ligature is known for vibrating freely due to its "pressure ribs." These ribs hold the reed securely at points just off-center of the reed, allowing the edges of the reed to vibrate freely. If you would like to purchase the corresponding cap, please be sure to choose the standard cap option and not the inverted option.