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RE: corks

Author: Lelia
Date: 2000-09-02 19:31

J. Butler wrote:
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1/32nd is too thin for tenon corks....1/16 is used on the older clarinets only. The new clarinets use the 3/64ths for tenon corks. Yes, I use Ferree's all the time for supplies but their cork is sometimes less than "premium". Two other major suppliers have better cork and one runs a little over $14 for a 4X12 sheet and the other a little over $16 for a 4X12 sheet.
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All the clarinets I've recorked have been "vintage". The pre-WWII ones do often take 1/32", although I agree with you that it's too thin. Cork that thin is hard to work with. It tears easily and wears out quickly. I think the modern clarinets are improved in that respect. I've been happy with the quality of the cork and other supplies I get from Ferree's.

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