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Author: luckyclar
Date: 2014-09-24 22:01
I have black valentino pads on my backun protege and I wasn't bothered to dry them after playing. Today during practice C#/G# key hole was full of water. I had to stop playing and clean the hole and pad.
Is it normal what I experienced with C#/G# hole ? Should I also dry pads or is any kind of maintenance needed on them?
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-25 01:48
I am not familiar with "Black Valentino" pads. Could they be a different brand/type? If they actually hold on to moisture, it sounds more like a black foam rubber (porous) pad. The regular and Masters versions of the Valentinos ARE maintenance free! They do not hold onto or otherwise retain moisture at all. The only issue is that they do tend to suffer more from the adhesive property of water. That is, the water droplet will 'stick' to the surface (as a water droplet does on any hard, smooth surface such as glass).
To really see this effect, place a drop of water on a counter top. Now slowly aproach the droplet with a glass. Just as the glass is about to make contact with the water it will almost appear as if the water droplet will leap up to meet the glass.
.............Paul Aviles
Post Edited (2014-09-25 01:50)
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2014-09-25 04:01
The water wouldn't be due to the pad. Valentino pads are waterproof and long lasting. They do tend to get sticky easier then other pads but are easier to clean as well.
Steve Ocone
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2014-09-26 21:17
You should examine pads quickly after you finished practicing or playing, paying special attention to closed pads. If there is water in a tone hole after you swab then it is a good idea to blow away the water and use a cigarette paper to absorb the rest. Pads might stick less when you do this on a regular basis.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-09-26 21:24
I have black Valentino pads on my Bliss. They tend to stick closed, particularly on the upper joint. Not from anything that I'm introducing, I clean my teeth before playing and don't drink sugary drinks, which are the main cause.
Tony F.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-26 21:43
Are the black Valentinos made of the same material as the rest???
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: James S
Date: 2014-09-26 23:40
The black Valentino pads are the regular "greenback" material (to the best of my knowledge). They are different from the Masters series, which is personally what I think about when I hear "Valentino."
James
Owner, James' Clarinet Shop
www.jamesclarinetshop.com
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-27 03:19
Hey Dave,
So they ARE a porous foam rubber - like the pads Bill Street uses?
............Paul Aviles
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-09-27 07:08
Precisely. The standard Valentino pads are not porous (retain water). The are merely more 'squishy' than the Masters. Personally I have no problem with black foam rubber (or neoprene) style pads. But I also am not familiar with the moisture retention aspects or if there are any steps necessary to maintain them.
..............Paul Aviles
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Author: luckyclar
Date: 2014-09-30 12:07
Thank you all for tips!
After yesterdays ~1 hour practice I examined every pad.
Top joint side trill keys were wet and bottom joint B/F# fork was nearly full of water. I took me only 1-2 mins to examine the clarinet and dry pads with cigarette paper. I'll wipe them regularly and hope my pads will last long.
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