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Re: Who makes the best pads and springs?

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2020-03-11 14:10

>> Pisonis aren’t BAD, but their price/performance could be better, IMHO. On BC, MusicMedic cleary beat them (not by a long shot, that is to say!) <<

I disagree. I've tried five models of Music Center saxophone pads and quite a few clarinet/bassoon models too (excluding synthetic clarinet pads, which I've also tried). I stock Music Center pads because I haven't found pads that are as good for a lower price. I've tried most pads from Music Medic too. I guess some difference could be if you need to have a stock vs. just ordering some pads occasionally. I also test pads using a plastic "tone hole" on a magnehelic for porosity and consistency (not all of them... obviously).

>> Now what I want to know is, have you been satisfied with Pisoni‘s flat springs, too? I’ve no issues with their needle springs! <<

Oh I didn't notice you asked specifically about flat springs. I'm not sure if I actually got any from Music Center. Some of the flat springs I have are probably from them (guessing because they are from suppliers who stock mostly their products) and they were mostly fine.
Re the Kraus stainless springs, I was referring to both needle and flat springs.

Post Edited (2020-03-12 09:02)

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