Klarinet Archive - Posting 000324.txt from 2003/02

From: "CLARK FOBES " <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Bass clarinet felts
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:33:38 -0500

Walter,

I agree with Ed. The felts are necessary to reduce noise and the slight
give allows for a swelling in the pads. Felts are easily replaced if they
become too hard. Generally I have found that felts work best when you use a
"half-moon" shape rather than a full disk. I think that over time you will
find that the cork will compress and become very hard and noisy.

The problem is finding good felt!!! I still have a few dark green , thin,
felt disks that Selmer made 20 years ago.I will send you a couple for your
own use, Walter.

CLARK FOBES
reedman@-----.com
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