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Re: Bass clarinet pad options

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2019-11-04 08:12

>> Maybe try Valentino's. I'm not sure if they are made for bass clarinet. I like the green backs. <<

Sounds like you prefer relatively firm pads overall, so why do you prefer the simpler, softer, lower model Greenbacks over the Masters (which have a firmer back)?

It's very possible that the pad is hitting at the back first, but soft enough to compensate with more pressure. It's especially more common with that specific pad on the Buffet bass clarinet.

Cork pads tend to be pretty noisy on the register keys on the bass clarinets, so depends whether that would annoy you or not. Especially the one on the body.
Rolling paper doesn't necessarily clean anything. Clean it with a degreaser like lighter fluid or even alcohol might be better than nothing. Use something that won't shed fibers (rolling paper can sort of "dissolve" and stick on the pad). Rolling paper is unlikely to remove whatever is on it that is causing the sticking (which could also be something with the pad itself).

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