Klarinet Archive - Posting 000869.txt from 2001/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] pad replacement
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 21:51:44 -0400

At 10:03 AM 9/27/2001 -0400, Bill Goudey wrote:
>Hello listers
>I need information on how to order a proper set of pads for my Bb clarinet.
>Selmer Series 9 (single star stamped above the throat A key) S/N T5422;
>purchased new 1967.
>I have reviewed a wealth of information from many sources including direct
>contact with several music store repair and sales departments. Some sales
>people have told me that generic pad kits are available while all repair
>techs tell me that they have to see the instrument and physically fit the
>pads. (I have obviously called all the wrong people!!)
>I have never let anyone work on my clarinets (since about 1958). I have been
>able to maintain my instruments quite well with the aid of a good number of
>pads and paraphernalia left over from my dad's collection from the
>1930's-40's. The supply is now depleted and I am not skilled in membrane
>replacement.
>Can anyone here please advise me - What dimensions do I need to give to a
>pad supplier?
> pad diameter?
> pad seat diameter?
> pad cup diameter (inner/outer)?
> pad thickness?
> measured from what reference plane?
>I would like to purchase the pads before removing them from the instrument
>as I play nearly every day.
>Also - where might I find a list of pad manufacturers/suppliers other than
>my local music stores (1 hour away). I need phone numbers and addresses, if
>available. When I looked up clarinet pads on the www, I got too many sites
>to review. A little guidance here would be greatly appreciated.
>Best wishes to all

I don't think the Series 9 differs greatly from current production. Selmer
sells pads in medium and thick. I would go with medium. You can always
float a medium pad to raise it, but you can't cut down a thick
one. According to Selmer, current Selmer Paris Bb clarinets take these
diameter pads:
10 10.0 mm
1 9.0 mm
2 12.0 mm
4 17.0 mm

If you give whatever supplier these figures, they will send the correct sizes.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

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