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Author: Tony F
Date: 2015-10-30 20:32
I've just finished repadding a bass clarinet with brown leather pads. I've read conflicting reports as to whether these pads should be treated or not and if so, with what. Some have advocated shoe cream while others state that they should not be treated. I'd welcome some ideas on the subject.
Thanks.
Tony F.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-10-30 21:11
Depends if the pads are already waterproofed or not - some leather pads are made from leather with a shiny plastic coating that makes them air and waterproof, but also makes them more likely to stick to the toneholes.
Some leather pads are very soft and porous, but probably best to leave them as is without using anything that could make them sticky. Some waterproofing agents are apparently pretty good, but I've never used them as of yet.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2015-10-30 23:13
Many of the better grade brown pads have a thin plastic film between the leather and felt to improve airtightness.
I have never treated bass clarinet pads with anything and no problems ever been reported.
Bassoon pads are often coated with wax but only on the area inside the tonehole rim and these pads are normally soft white leather and I suspect rarther more porous than brown clarinet pads.
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2015-10-31 13:56
I tried Ferrees pad treatment and found although it immediately improved the seal in a short time it started to make the pads very sticky so the trade off is not really worth it. Ferrees white kid leather bassoon pads are the best out there. I have tried them all.
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