Author: Wes
Date: 2013-01-28 21:15
Yes, I also cringe when I read some of the above. Chris P is the authority, however.
My preference is double skin standard clarinet pads, with an option for cork on the upper joint, all secured by stick shellac, heated with an alcohol lamp. One should not begin with cork pads as they require very precise seating. Check and readjust the pad seating with heat by feeling with a strip of cigarette paper. Good luck!
Manufacturers often use hot glue these days, probably because it can be applied in less time. However, I think that shellac is easier for adjustment of pads.
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