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Re: Clarinet pads

Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-08-19 23:46

When the pad cups are level (parallel) with the toneholes, how much of a gap is there? That's called the 'set' and is where equal amount of pad shows all around the side of the pad cup when the pad is correctly seated and level.

For Albert/simple systems, you're best using leather pads.

You can get different thickness leather pads from 2.5mm to the standard thickness which is 3mm - I think there are also leather pads by either Chanu or Glotin that are 2mm thick which may be better if the pad cups aren't all that deep and the set is on the thin side.

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

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