Klarinet Archive - Posting 000189.txt from 2011/08

From: "Keith Bowen" <keith.bowen@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Rant against a trend in pad work
Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:15:51 -0400

Hi Alvin,

Thank you for your generous clarification..

There are indeed different experiences and different perfectly valid
conclusions in these matters. A striking feature of this debate is the
mutual respect that the participants clearly have for each other and for
their work.

Keith

-----Original Message-----
From: sfdr@-----.com]
Sent: 20 August 2011 02:08
To: klarinet@-----.com
Cc: sfdr@-----.com
Subject: Re: [kl] Rant against a trend in pad work

To Whom It May Concern:
Earlier today, I made a statement regarding my experiences with clarinet
pads made by Wolfgang Lohff and Valentino. Mr. Lohff was a former co-worker
at my old music store, The Woodwind Clinic. We learned a great deal from
each other. I should have said that I was his apprentice instead of "my
former apprentice" and I am sorry for the confusing wording. I have learned
many great repair techniques from him over the years and I am very thankful
for his help.I also said that said that during a previous visit, I tested
the vacuum on a Buffett R-13 that he had installed his new pads on. It was
not an R-13, it was a Tosca Model. Also during that visit his partner,
Birgit Pfeiffer overhauled an R-13 with cork pads which belonged to an
American customer. I tested the instrument when she finished the overhaul
and the vacuum was excellent. It was so tight, it held a 2 minute vacuum and
it would have probably held for 10 minutes. Although I preferred the corkpad
overhauled clarinet, many players and repairmen would prefer the Lohff pads.
There is no right or wrong when it comes down to various styles of repair,
types of instrument and schools of playing. I can only render my opinion
based on my professional experiences. If my opinion has offended anyone I am
truly sorry.
As for the Valentino pads, I gave an opinion base on the sheet pads
offered in a student repair kit that has been on the market for many years.
I now realize that there are many different varieties of the Valentino pads
on the professional market which I am sure are well designed. Again, I
apologize for any confusion in my earlier post.
Thanks,
Alvin Swiney

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