The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

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

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Cork and Synthetic Pads

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2016-04-26 00:34

I know you are looking for a specific product but I couldn't resist adding the suggestion to consider the Valentino Masters. They are a full synthetic (but not spongy like the traditional Valentinos), made of three discrete layers of different firmnesses of the material. I have a horn completely set up with them (to include the four big pads at the bottom). The function like cork but are completely impervious to moisture.

They may last forever.

The only drawback (perhaps) is that when you have a "gurgling" tone hole scenario I think they tend to be a little "MORE" inclined. Moisture wants to "stick" to the smooth, non porous surface (adhesion property of water). But since your pad has a synthetic surface there should be no difference on that score.

...............Paul Aviles

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics