The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Replace all pads?

Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-23 14:40

I read somewhere, that it's best to leave pads that seal well alone and just replace leaky or damaged pads. Is this the recommended thing to do?

It sure would save time and money but I would have thought to replace all the pads when pads get so old some are failing.

thanks!

Reply To Message

Re: Replace all pads?

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-09-23 14:49

If you're going to disassemble the instrument anyway you might as well replace all the pads.
If you just need to fix the odd pad, leave the others alone unless you can see that the others are near the end of their service life too.

--
Ben

Reply To Message

Re: Replace all pads?

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2009-09-23 14:49

It depends on how old and the condition of the pads. If you just have to replace a few pads and all the others are in good condition than that makes sense but if most of the others are beginning to look poorly you should probably just get them all done at once. Otherwise you will be going back to the repair shop every few months replacing one or two pads at a time. It's also best to "seat" some of the pads together, like the pads on the lower joint that play the low E and F. ESP
http://eddiesclarinet.com

Reply To Message

Re: Replace all pads?

Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2009-09-23 16:55

When I am doing an overhaul, I check to see if there are good cork pads in place. A cork pad can last for many years. If the cork pad is in good condition, I will usuallly leave it in place.

When I start replacing skin/felt pads, I like to replace them all. You get a better result, especially when aligning the bridge keys and seating the F/C and E/B pads at the same time.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
Buffet 1193 bass clarinets

Reply To Message

Re: Replace all pads?

Author: knotty
Date: 2009-09-23 19:27

OK, I'll just go the replacing all the pads route, besides they last a long time.

thanks..knotty

Reply To Message

Avail. Forums | Threaded View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

The Clarinet Pages

For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.