Klarinet Archive - Posting 000399.txt from 2003/09

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Pads deteriorating quickly
Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2003 12:09:46 -0400

> Also, I had a young man bring in his Bufet E-11 for some work. The
clarinet looked almost brand new, couldn't have been more than 2 or 3 =
years
old. It was immculate, he takes good care of his horn. But, I wound up
replacing every damn pad, they were falling apart!
>
> Now, I have some pads on my A clarinet that are 20 years old. I don't =
get
it.
> Walter Grabner

My Buffet R-13 that I got in 1968 was repadded in cork in 1972. It =
still has those same pads and they still work just fine, even after many =
washings. It is currently on loan to one of my students and still plays =
very well.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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