Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2020-04-14 21:07
Bob,
Did you know I'm selling my RC in favor of a Yamaha CS ??
Anyways, I've finished repadding that instrument with cork pads for the upper joint with exception of the ring key pads, as I feel it's better for them to have some give. Pretty sure Chris P posted that tip once.
To get the best results (also copied from Chris P) is to carefully grind the cork pads with 1000, then 2500 grit sandpaper - or thats at least what I use. Be careful not to apply too much force, or the pads eveness gets messed up.
This will be my favorite forever and I've even tried a clarinet with Goretex pads, but the feel is simply unique, plus the quality Pisoni is able to deliver is outstanding - with the exception that the surface has to be finished first, but that's something no manufacturer seems to get right...
However, I'm still having a hard time telling how that affects the sound. The previous Prestini Hermes Single bladder pads (total crap btw) didn't sound better or worse, except for the loose fishkin making an unbearable hissing noise at times.
Re springs: I found that one can buy springs from Foag clarinets, so I'm sure my little flat spring issue is going to be resolved! Needle springs... I don't know. I've ordered some 1.4310 (301) stainless steel spring wire just to see how it performs compared to the traditional blued steel spring.
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