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Re: Cork vs. Bladder pads

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2006-08-25 03:10

Looking for the CHEAPEST cork job may not be a good idea. I had some installed when I bought my new horn at Weiner's and frankly the job was not good. The quality of the cork (smoothness, no knots) is important as well as installing them flush with the tone hole (not the case on my cheap installation).

Cork doesn't swell. At least not in an appreciable way that affects the seal or playing characteristics. It does seal better than fish skin and renders a more solid sound.

Have it installed by a repairman familiar with cork padding and eager to do it. The Brannens have always used cork for example.

Just a note: I had my Wurlitzer 100Cs corked and had to factor the price of having all the pads replaced with leather upon resale because Germans don't even know what the hell cork is.

..........Paul Aviles

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