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Re: Grenadilla Dust in Old Clarinets ?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2018-11-12 21:23

When the Buffet B10 was first launched in the late '90s, they were in essence a rationalised or utilitarian B12 with fewer keywork pieces and fitted with Valentino Greenback pads and synthetic key corks to make them easier for anyone to do their own running repairs.

Unfortunately the majority that were sold or rented out came back with very sticky pads. Valentino pads being soft and with a shiny surface layer didn't take to well to any contamination and stuck against the shiny plastic toneholes. They could be cleaned with alcohol and work well, but some players or even teachers thought it would be a good idea to use key oil on them to free them up and that made things even worse. The last thing you want to put on any pads on any instrument whether it be plastic, wood or metal is oil of any kind.

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

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