Klarinet Archive - Posting 001035.txt from 2004/07

From: X-MailScanner-raycraft@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Water in tone holes
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 10:46:13 -0400


> > Another possible, but scientifically unproven, solution is to have the
> > pads on the serial re-offending keys replaced with cork. I had this
> > done on one of the keys on my previous Bb Clarinet <snip> it made a
difference to the phenomenon of water getting trapped between the
pad and the hole causing that lovely gurgling sound. - Gavin.

I always thought that one of the benefits of cork pads on those keys
was not that they *prevented* the water from getting trapped, but
that cork is more waterproof than traditional pads an therefore they
last much longer in those places that are continually getting wet.

I have corks pads on my upper joint also and I *still* get water under
them

Sue

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