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Pad Thickness- Selmer Bundy

Author: cj21
Date: 2015-02-15 04:37

I have a Selmer Bundy that needs a couple of new pads. I'm okay with the diameters, but not sure about the correct thickness to order. Any help would be appreciated!

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Re: Pad Thickness- Selmer Bundy

Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-02-15 11:05

Standard thickness pads (3mm) will do - Bundys aren't exactly built to tight tolerances so you will get away with these.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Pad Thickness- Selmer Bundy

Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2015-02-15 18:52

I use .110 inch pads. I make up any extra needed thickness with glue (easier to add thickness than to subtract it).

Steve Ocone

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Re: Pad Thickness- Selmer Bundy

Author: Chris P
Date: 2015-02-15 22:29

One thing you will probably find on Bundys is the low E/B and F/C key pad cup arms may be slightly too short (by up to 1mm) which may cause problems getting the pads to seat at the fronts as they can miss the toneholes if you use too narrow diameter pads in them.

So the best bet here is to use slightly larger than normal diameter stepped clarinet pads in these pad cups so the card backing is a fairly tight fit in the pad cups so the felt slightly overhangs their circumferences to be sure they will cover the tonehole.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Pad Thickness- Selmer Bundy

Author: cj21
Date: 2015-02-16 05:07

Thank you Chris and Steven for your help! It is much appreciated.

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