Klarinet Archive - Posting 000974.txt from 2000/06

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Gortex pads
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 22:29:32 -0400

on 6/23/00 6:46 PM, Richard Bush wrote:

>I would be interested in hearing comments about Gortex clarinet pads,
>particularly from other repairmen. I just got my first request for them
>from a customer. Are they any harder to install? Are they expensive?
>What jobber stocks them?
>
>Comments from players, both good and bad, would also be welcome reading.
>How do you like them? Did they change tone or playing characteristics
>any? Are they giving good service?
>
>Any help will be appreciated.

I'm afraid I have no help to give, but I do have a question.

Gortex, according to my understanding, is supposedly a material that
"breathes", ie allows air to pass through. So how can it create a good
seal as a clarinet pad material?

Each time this subject comes up, I ask this question. I have yet to get a
satisfactory answer. Anything from the repair techs on the list?

David

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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