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Author: DougR
Date: 2025-12-30 11:55
Hello all--can I get some expert opinion on repadding a vintage instrument with Kraus synthetic pads as opposed to using standard skin and cork pads? Is there a downside with Kraus pads? Asking out of ignorance since I have no experience with them. Thanks!
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Author: Jeana769Hadley
Date: 2025-12-30 14:01
Kraus synthetic pads offer consistency, durability, and resistance to humidity compared to traditional skin and cork pads, but some players feel they change the instrument’s tone or response slightly, and fitting them to vintage keywork can require extra care. They’re a good choice for stability and longevity, while natural pads remain preferred for preserving authentic vintage feel.
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Author: DougR
Date: 2025-12-30 17:33
Thanks, Jeana769Hadley. One question I forgot to ask: would Kraus pads be used on an older instrument to get the instrument to "speak" better (i.e., to address stuffiness or an overly dark tone)?
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2025-12-30 19:57
Skin pads should be consigned to history as they're shite.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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