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Re: Pad Repair Advice

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2021-10-13 18:52

Most "glues" will leave hard mess for the next guy to try and remove from the pad cup the next time it needs tending. Traditionally, repair techs will melt a small bit of lacquer into the cup and "float" the pad in. In today's world many techs use a hot glue that can be softened with a hairdryer. Either way, it takes a bunch times doing the process to learn how to do it correctly which is more of a "waste of time" when you really only need one pad replaced. Also their is the question of what sized pad you need for that key.......there are actually a LOT of different sizes for that very spot depending on the clarinet. If you go to the shop and ask for a pad, they're likely to ask you what brand and model of clarinet it is (for that reason).

Now, you can order a set of Valentino "greenbacks" (they have an adhesive on the back once you remove the green paper) and perhaps find one that will fit. Chances are though that the pad won't seal correctly (at least on the first attempt).

If you're looking at this as an investment of time and effort so that you'll eventually learn how to do simple repairs on your own.......that's great. But if it is to save a few dollars on one repair, you won't be happy with the results.

..............Paul Aviles

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