Klarinet Archive - Posting 000042.txt from 2011/01

From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Pads: Cork versus bladder
Date: Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:27:34 -0500

They CAN become overseated in time, but a new one solves the problem. I
will concede a little more tendency to stick, but it seems to be less of an
issue on wood clarinets than plastic. Yamaha plastic clarinets and the
Leblanc Bliss models come with Valentino pads standard (BLACK ones on the
Bliss).

(Disclaimer: I do instrument repair, particularly on clarinets, as part of
my job. I use both Valentino and conventional pads (same price for each).
I only mentioned Valentinos as an alternative to cork for better sealing.

Bill Hausmann

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: reedman99
> Subject: Re: [kl] Pads: Cork versus bladder
>
> 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"
> 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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