Wallet-friendly Replacement Bass Clarinet Ligature At Sweetwater, we believe that a worn-out or damaged ligature shouldn't prevent you from playing your favorite woodwinds. Our recommendation? Purchase a Selmer 1696 Bass Clarinet Ligature and get back to playing the music you love. This nickel-plated ligature is a replacement ligature for bass clarinets.Selmer 1696 Bass Clarinet Ligature Features: Replacement ligature for bass clarinets Nickel-plated finish looks great onstage