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Author: jeeves
Date: 2008-09-05 21:13
I just purchased an E11 like a week ago. Today, I played it for the second or third time for about 15-20 mins. After using it I swabbed it out twice. I just opened it up and the pad is sticking. Also, upon examining the pad, I found that there is a light red/orange circle of color on it. I purchased the clarinet from a local music store. Did I do something wrong, is this normal, or is this buffet/the music store's fault?
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Author: jeeves
Date: 2008-09-05 21:19
Just an added note: it rained last night and the relative humidity is 71% and the pad seems perfectly dry. Also, should letting the lower joint sit out overnight solve the problem?
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-09-05 21:51
It is not unusual that a new (god only knows how long it's been sitting in its case) clarinet discolours a normally-closed pad - that's coming from how the wood was stained and oiled, and the tonehole rim leaves a trace. Draw a damp hanky through between the pad and its hole, and the stickiness and maybe the discoloration should disappear. You may also put a snippet of paper kitchen towel between pad and hole over night.
When in doubt, ring up the music store and ask for directions - after all it's up to them to decide what is DIY work and what's best left to the repair person.
It usually is a good idea to swab the clarinet, disassemble it, wipe the keys and let it dry in its open case.
--
Ben
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Author: jeeves
Date: 2008-09-05 22:48
I had to transport it from school home, so I could let it dry, but thanks for the advice.
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2008-09-06 12:26
If the damp hanky (solvent) idea does not work, you could try using lighter fluid (as solvent) to damp the hanky (or cigarette paper).
If both fail, try Yamaha powder paper, or paper towel with talcum powder rubbed into it (and all visible excess shaken off)
If the problem recurs, I suggest a replacement pad.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2008-09-06 14:12
bad pads on brand new buffets is all too common.
what gordon said - have that one pad replaced.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2008-09-06 22:52
On a brand new Buffet, the membrane on the pads is so poor, i.e. inclined to split, that you are likely to have to begin piece-meal or full replacement within a year or two anyway.
And a few decades ago Buffet used what I regarded as the best bladder pads on any instrument.
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