As per other Vandoren kit, this is well made (and comes with three swapable plates) - though this one didn't include the cap (though this is not necessary for operation and I do have a spare). The Optimum ligature is a "standard" for clarinet players and its operation is as expected - as in it works very well. I would highly recommend getting one if you don't have one already. It is a great upgrade from any ligature (including those that may have come with the instrument). Concerning the cap, Vandoren have a weird coating (sort-of rubberised) on the plastic cap that gets tacky over the years. This can be scrapped off with a bit of effort using soap/water/isopropyl resulting in a smooth plastic cap that works well (including leaving the logos behind).
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