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Re: Is there a solution for stuffy notes?

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2020-01-17 14:06

>> The opening height appears to be right and opening it more would lead to the greater key travel. <<

Having it open more in any way would increase travel regardless of method used, as long as lever is the same (which it will be). Only if the new cork pad solves the problem at the same key opening the travel will stay the same. Just because this is how it came it doesn't mean the amount of opening or travel is the best either for tone or for feel.

>> Then I heat the glue allowing the spring to bring the key down first and then I press the key cup down. <<

With stepped pads, unless the pad is aligned exactly with the full support of the key cup rim, and always with non-stepped pads, since the key is coming down at an angle, there is different pressure at the front and back. This causes more force at the front (usually), so seal harder at the back.

>> In any case, I'd like to know a good source for cork pads. <<

Emailed you about the suppliers you asked about.

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