Klarinet Archive - Posting 000157.txt from 2009/11

From: Nancy Buckman <eefer@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Pad Thickness Buffet B12
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:54:45 -0500

Hi Wen,=0D
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In my personal experience, sets of pads don't always work well. I have pad=
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countless B-12s, and I can honestly say that I have used different sized pa=
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keys on both upper and lower joints. Sometimes I have used the thin pads, =
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other times only the med. thick would work. =0D
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I really like the Valentino pads. They are easy to seat and are impervious=
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little chewing critters. They can take the moisture without issue. They f=
eel =0D
wonderful under the fingers and are extremely quiet. =0D
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You can order them from J.L. Smith or Votaw Tool. Smith is a tiny bit che=
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(and I mean tiny), but Votaw will give quicker service. If you want exact =
sizes, =0D
write me back and I'll send a list. Best of luck.=0D
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Nancy=0D
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Nancy Buckman=0D
AACC Symphony=0D
Opera AACC=0D
Early Music Society of Northern MD=0D
eefer@-----.com=0D
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