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 Re: Cork vs. Bladder pads
Author: Vytas 
Date:   2006-08-25 19:19

clarnibass wrote:
> *** "On a Bundy clarinet I overhauled recently the throat G# tone hole was not centered below the pad cup. Only a stepped pad (bladder) worked and got a very good seal. Leather pad did not seal. I am not a professional repairer and don't have cork pad, but shaping a cork pad to be stepped is not worth it for such a cheap instrument ($30). I tried your idea that I read of putting a bigger leather pad to use as a stepped pad and it didn't work very well, at least with the pads I have". *** <

The throat G# doesn't require a stepped pad. If the key was out of center (sideways) a simple bending with a smooth needle jaws pliers would do the job in 3 seconds. If the key seemed to be shorter (or longer) and out of center because of that, then the job is better left for more experience technician. This type of bending is more complicated and requires experience, common sense, and tools.

My idea of putting a bigger leather pad to use as a stepped pad also requires a lot of experience to work well. I agree, to seat a bigger leather pad (than required) is not that easy task because the pad just doesn't move that easy when you want it to. Later, when you get the idea how it's done, it's nothing but a piece of cake.

Vytas Krass
Professional clarinet technician
Custom clarinet mouthpiece maker
Former professional clarinet player



Post Edited (2006-08-26 01:05)
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