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Basset horn pads

Author: Hurstfarm
Date: 2015-08-29 02:09

I have a Selmer basset horn, which I bought used but in excellent condition about two years ago. However, some of the white leather pads are slightly "sticky", and make an audible click as they release. This seems to get worse after an extended period of playing, presumably as the pads pick up moisture, sometimes to the point where a pad doesn't release instantly.

As the offending pads are in otherwise perfect condition and are seating correctly I'm reluctant to replace them. Equally, I don't want to increase spring tensions just to overcome sticky pads, as I'm happy with the regulation. I'm not a fan of powder papers. I've tried cleaning the pads and their seatings with lighter fluid, after which there was a slight but still insufficient improvement. I've even experimented with a silicone leather proofer, which didn't help - but didn't seem to do any harm either!

Can anyone suggest any other potions or suitable magic that would fix the problem without re-padding?

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