Dark Features: Dark warm and resonant Assists in producing a full centered tone A solid and remarkable performer since 1974! Although technologically superior its sound is similar to the sound produced by the age-old string ligature Includes a Rovner cap Made in the USA! Who Plays the Dark? The original Dark launched the fine line of Rovner ligatures in 1974 and introduced an innovative approach to ligature design. It is especially enjoyed by the classical player and despite many imitators continues to be our best-seller. For decades it has also been the go-to ligature for music educators.Educator s know they can recommend a Rovner ligature with complete confidence that it is just the thing to help developing players move to the next level of performance.