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 Oiling old, hardened bass clarinet pads
Author: dibble 
Date:   2018-05-14 19:02

Do any of you have any experience in trying to restore a pad's moisture and suppleness with any type of oil? I oiled an old, dried out pad on my bass and it seems to be working so far.

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 Re: Oiling old, hardened bass clarinet pads
Author: Hank Lehrer 
Date:   2018-05-14 22:42

Hi,

I have had good luck with Tone Woodwind All Pad & Bore Formula. I got mine from Meridian Winds on recommendation of owner/master tech Eric Satterlee. Directions on how to treat pads are on the can.

HRL

https://www.meridianwinds.com/about-us/



Post Edited (2018-05-15 23:52)

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 Re: Oiling old, hardened bass clarinet pads
Author: Steven Ocone 
Date:   2018-05-15 16:29

I would just replace the pad. Not all pads will respond the same. Pads usually have a coating. Older (untreated) pads and untreated bassoon pads might benefit from oil treatment

Steve Ocone


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 Re: Oiling old, hardened bass clarinet pads
Author: dibble 
Date:   2018-05-15 17:18

Thanks for the info guys ! Of course I should replace the pad. I just want to get the most from these before I get an overhaul.

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 Re: Oiling old, hardened bass clarinet pads
Author: Tony F 
Date:   2018-05-15 17:20

I've used a neutral shoe cream on old, dry pads. It wasn't a complete fix, but it made the instrument playable, which is what I wanted to assess if it was worth buying. It was.

Tony F.

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