Klarinet Archive - Posting 000583.txt from 1997/04

From: Noreen Dertinger <Noreen_Dertinger@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Sticky pads
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 1997 18:50:15 -0400

Although I can't really speak for the sticky key problem I can vouch for
the cigarette paper approach to clear up other clarinet
key related problems like water in tone holes.

Even when I had my first plastic instruments and before
I switched to cork pads on my first wooden one, I never
really liked to use the "key powders" that one can get
because they seem too messy. My repair technician also
highly recommended avoiding these.

Although I am a non-smoker it doesn't bother me to
carry around a little package of whatever brand
of cigarette papers happen to be readily available.

Just be careful not to use the edge that has the glue
on it under your keys.

Happy clarinetting.

Noreen
Noreen Dertinger Noreen_Dertinger@-----.com
http://www2.magmacom.com/~noreend
National Arts Centre Orchestra Association
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