Klarinet Archive - Posting 000179.txt from 1997/03

From: Roger Lewis & Denise Gulliver-Lewis <pmflewis@-----.net>
Subj: GoreTex pads
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 11:59:24 -0500

> I have never heard of pads that are made of Gore Tek, but it is an
> interesting idea. Although the Straubinger pads are not widely
> available yet, you can order a set of pads from him direct. When I last
> spoke with David, he was looking for a few more clarinetists to use
> these pads before he markets them. Please e-mail me if you are
> interested in this option and I will get all info to you direct.
>
> Denise Gulliver-Lewis
> Principal Clarinet
> Elkhart Symphony
>
..............
> I thought GoreTex pads were being offered as standard on some instruments
> by Buffet.
> Roger Shilcock
>.............

Roger -
I wouldn't know, I haven't been in the market for a Buffet lately and
haven't tried any out seriously. My Bb was recently overhauled, and in
the pad discussions I had with my repair technician no mention was made,
either. I do know this particular shop has to do a LOT of tweaking on
all R-13 horns before they are sent out to customers on approval, so if
the pads are standard on some models they must have run into them
sometime. I think I'll give her a call - now I'm really curious!

Denise