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Re: Synthetic tenon corks

Author: skygardener
Date: 2008-07-09 00:04

I Wrote: I tried the EVA Sponge on a mouthpiece and it seems to bond well. It did not dissolve with super glue or contact cement. Now I need to wait and see how well it holds up over time.
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This is an update on the findings. I put the sponge foam on a junker mouthpiece to see how it would hold up. The mouthpiece has been left out on the shelf for the past 8 months.
The foam itself has not had any change that I can see. Sometimes things like this can dry out from UV, etc. The contact cement has kept a strong bond and I really can't find any separation.
As for performance, it has a good feel putting the mouthpiece on and 'stays put' very well. Also, it needs nearly no grease.
In all respects, I find it to be much better for tenons than natural cork, I think I will take the plunge and put it on my clarinet now for actual daily use.

Post Edited (2008-07-09 00:07)

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