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Re: sorta-clarinet identification help

Author: Chris P
Date: 2013-08-03 20:04

I've never worked on any clarinets (or Fossati oboes) with pearl touches - how are you meant to install pads without scorching the pearls? Can the pearls be removed?

I've repadded loads of saxes but the pad cups are obviously larger than the pearl touchpieces (even on sopranos) and in some cases the pearls can be removed (eg. Yamaha). I use a pearl protector (a large metal cup hard soldered to a steel rod) in cases where the pearls are crimped in (eg. Selmer) so can't be removed when installing pads.

I haven't used liquid shellac which I suppose is the answer, but how long does it take to set hard?

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

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