Klarinet Archive - Posting 000510.txt from 1995/12

From: CLARK FOBES <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Straubinger pads
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 13:10:09 -0500

I have been using STAUBINGER pads exclusively in my overhauls for
about 6 months now. David and I have worked together on the design of
these pads for over two years and I feel that these are the very best
clarinet pads now available. They are expensive, but unlike the flute
pads, David does not require a repair person to go through a training
course to install these.

These do require a special touch, but the results are wonderful.
I find that my clarinets seal better and have a more resonant sound.
Also, these pads stay in adjustment!

If yiu are interested in using these pads David may be reached at

317-784-3012

Clark w Fobes

You wrote:
>
>>As far as I know, Straubinger requires repairman to take an extensive
>>- and expensive - course before he will supply them with the pads.
>
>In issue two (1994) of the Woodwind Quarterly, David Straubinger wrote
>an article about his padding methods. The purpose of the article was
>to inform repair technicians that encounter his pads, about how to
work
>with them.
>
>What David is concerned about is unauthorized installation of his
pads.
>The installation is fairly demanding and he believes the inexperienced
>technician may give his pad system a bad name. He understands that
>from time to time a repair technician may need to adjust a Straubinger
>pad. He gives freely of his expertise in how to go about this.
>
>Scott Hirsch, Editor fax = 1-509-935-6835
>The Woodwind Quarterly e-mail: WQ@-----.com
>1513 Old CC Rd. phone 800-450-1148
>Colville, WA 99114
>