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Re: key pads

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-06-29 22:29

I use the true cork pads, not the synthetic cork pads, for my horns as well as the one's I repair for others. If done correctly they will seal way better than the standard pad. I also use cork on 2 keys in the lower register, something I picked up from taking lessons from Hans M. The 2 lower keys were Bb and alt B keys. Cork will out last regular pads for many years. The only reason to really change them is they get a bit load, clunky, sounding as they dry out through the years. You should be able to get around 10 plus years out of them.

One of the very cool parts of the cork pads is if a note on the horn doesn't speak well or is very slightly out of tune you can sand the side of the cork and narrow it enough so that it still seals, yet the notes under it will speak more freely. This includes the octive key.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

Yamaha Artist 2015

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