Klarinet Archive - Posting 000034.txt from 2011/01

From: "reedman99" <reedman99@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Pads: Cork versus bladder
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 12:13:54 -0500

Greenbacks have the problem of being somewhat softer & "sinking" into the
tone hole over time. As they sink in & create a crease in the pad, stocking
& speed of key return may become an issue. The same thing can happen with
any pad, but the Valentino Greenbacks at the front of the line. DSFDF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
To: "'The Klarinet Mailing List'" <klarinet@-----.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] Pads: Cork versus bladder

Cork pads are difficult to install correctly, but provide a long-lasting and
very tight seal. They do tend to be a little noisier when closing.
Valentino Greenback synthetic pads give the same advantages without the
noise issue. They are also excellent at sealing on damaged tone holes, so
they are ideal on older instruments.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rachel
> Subject: [kl] Pads: Cork versus bladder
>
> Since I had my last wisdom tooth yanked a couple days ago, I took the
> chance to
> have some clarinet work done. LH2 on both my Bb and A clarinets will be
> replaced
> (as well as requisite adjustments to make it all work). I'm assuming my
> tech
> will use bladder pads since I didn't specify. I posted on the BBoard
> also about
> this (just looking for as many opinions as possible). What is the
> difference
> between cork pads and bladder pads? Why are cork pads used only on the
> upper
> joint? Also, I heard somewhere that cork pads are usually only used on
> the
> closed pads, but LH1 on both of my clarinets has a cork pad. LH2 on my
> A is the
> only one that's not cork. On my Bb, LH2 and the top 3 trill keys aren't
> cork
> (possible A and Ab on the side also; I can't remember).
>
> Rachel
>
>
>
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