Klarinet Archive - Posting 001339.txt from 1999/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Question about pads
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 01:33:58 -0500

At 10:33 PM 1/26/99 -0800, Ryan Bassette wrote:
>Dear list,
>
>The paper/plastic coating on my register key pad is starting to peel off
>and flake and createsa fairly distinct sound when playing over the
>break...kind of like a 'snap' just post pad release/hole opening. Is there
>a way to salvage this pad by either a)removing the remainder of the 'paper'
>or b)using an alternate covering?
>
>OR, how difficult is it to find a simple replacement pad via a local music
>store...is this something that is fairly standardized and they might have
>in stock or would that route involve a long arduous process?
>
Not much you can do to salvage the pad. But it is like trying to tape
together your windshield wipers. Break down and buy a new pad for 50
cents. Any music store with even rudimentary repair facilities will have
them. Or spend the BIG bucks and have them install it. It should be a
while-you-wait job unless they are really backed up. You could even have
them install a cork pad there so it won't happen again (on that particular
key, which is often a trouble spot).

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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