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Which pads for a metal clarinet?

Author: Kruzi
Date: 2006-09-22 13:57

Hi!

Since the pads on my trusty old Three Star are starting to dissolve I am
looking forward to give it a complete overhaul, including fresh pads. But
which pads are recommendable? Leather? Fishskin? Goretex or even silicone ones? I have read that these have an audible influence on the overall sound of the instrument and now I`m not sure which ones to go for
to get the best out of this old horn:
http://tinypic.com/23vi43t.jpg
Any ideas?

Take what you`ve got and make the best of it!

Post Edited (2006-09-22 14:05)

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Re: Which pads for a metal clarinet?

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-09-22 16:16

Leather. IMO.

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Re: Which pads for a metal clarinet?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-09-22 16:36

Yep, I second leather pads.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Which pads for a metal clarinet?

Author: Fred
Date: 2006-09-22 16:48

A third vote for leather, but I would opt for the white ones on a metal clarinet.

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