Klarinet Archive - Posting 000058.txt from 1995/05

From: I LOVE FROGS <talb4841@-----.EDU>
Subj: cork pads
Date: Tue, 2 May 1995 01:52:47 -0400

I know there are many interesting discussions going on and I
was wondering if the list was interested in one more. I have been
contemplating putting cork pads on my clarinet. I know some
people that this is a must and others don't think it is worth the
money. What is the opinion out there on this. I know that getting
cork pads seals faster than regular pads and it allows you the option
to lighten the springs to make the key action looser and faster.
Some I have talked to say that the tone becomes brighter for some
reason with cork pads.

Also a side note. Put what ever you find for the earlier about
African Blackwood question on the list because this is a very
interesting topic that myself and I'm sure others are interested.

Thanks.

S. E. Talbot (talb4841@-----.edu)