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Author: Ken Rasmussen
Date: 2000-09-09 22:39
What are good sources for pads, especially sets of pads. I've got a USA made Vito bass I might need to redo at present, and one never knows when and where the urge to put all new pads on something may strike.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2000-09-09 23:07
One source that I've dealt with for flute pads is Ferree's Tools. They carry pads for other woodwinds.
Ferree's Tools, Inc.
1477 E. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49014-8950 USA
Phone number is (800) 253-2261, Ext. 7 or
(616) 965-0511 Ext. 7 in the Battle Creek area.
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Author: Yoder
Date: 2000-09-10 04:05
Bill's suggestion is a good one, if you have experience with repairing instruments. Before giving too much advice, it would be helpful to know how much experience you have.
-- Yoder
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Author: Dave Spiegelthal
Date: 2000-09-11 17:24
Another good source for pads is:
Prestini USA
202 N. Aurora Dr. #5
P.O. Box 2296
Nogales, AZ 85628-2296
phone 1-800-528-6569 or 520-287-4931
email prestiniusa.com
website www.prestiniusa.com
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Author: Ken Rasmussen
Date: 2000-09-12 04:41
Dear Yoder: Plenty left to learn. On the other hand, when I've bought new horns, or had horns overhauled, I've always had to solve problems left by the professionals. I've taken to doing my own overhauls, figuring that if I was going to have to fix it anyway, I might as well fix the whole thing. I am curious though: The upper section toneholes will have deposits adhering, presumably breathed in with the air stream. I've been scraping them out with a screwdriver when I do an overhaul, but I don't really like running steel against wood. Is there a better way to remove the grunge, or better still, keep it from being there at all? I find that the gradual accumulation of material is the principal cause of poor response from the instrument. It takes a long time to accumulate, but it eventually has quite a marked effect.
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