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Author: Chris P
Date: 2014-05-23 13:37
You want the pads to have an even amount showing around the pad cup instead of being wedge or horse hoof shaped. Each oboe will have its own set (the pad thickness/amount of sidewall showing) so use existing pads as a guide as to how the replacement should look. The diameters of the pads will also influence the thickness and the set with it being relative to the pad diameter. If the pads are too thick, this will compromise venting and adjusting.
When seating pads, make them marginally heavier at the front and lighter at the back (nearest the key barrel) to ensure they won't feel spongy while playing, but they still have to seat fully all the way round.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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newedit617 |
2014-05-23 05:31 |
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Re: Question about leveling pads new |
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Chris P |
2014-05-23 13:37 |
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newedit617 |
2014-05-23 20:20 |
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