Which type of pads do you prefer?

Thank you! This was extremely helpful.

Here for day 8 of the 12 days of Backun!

I would love to see more of these repair/adjustments/options type videos so when we send our clarinets to a shop we know what some questions/options to ask about. #12daysofbackun

Thanks for sharing by putting out this video!!

THANK YOU for pointing out the drawbacks of hot glue. I'm a fan of shellaque with cork...I find I get more feedback. It's very important that I FEEL the core & center of my sound (if now, how can I tune?) I prefer manual to automatic transmission. Also, I find I don't have control with the squishiness of valentino masters (even when properly put in). It's maximum press is seal, so I find my wrists become more encumbered. And finally, I simply feel that I have more control over colors when the seat is absolute with minimum effort, and with as least-deceptive feedback (again, strong resonating center entering into my skull and ears). But, I understand that many clarinetists today are averse to said feedback. But that is a lack of pedagogy, as proper education is needed to inform the differences between "near" sound and "far" (the audience's perception).

Thank you, this was very, very helpful. I repair instruments for a San Francisco non-profit and am new to all of this.

What kind of material is the white clarinet in the back made of?

I try to match up what is in the clarinet unless it is a full repad. If a skin pad sticks I don't try to clean it, just clean the tone hole with a microfiber cloth and replace the pad. If a pad sticks the skin has pulled away from the felt and will usually buzz.

What is the melting point of the pelletized glue? The "flexible stick," if it's what I think it is, has a working temp around 150-200C. I haven't found it to be stringy, but I usually do a little twirl at the end, like they do with soft-serve ice cream:-) When you've used a stick, did you ever apply it directly to the pad, rather than to the cup?

My B flat key on the lower barrel doesnt want to seal properly, do you think the needle spring is simply too weak? Its a new instrument

What kind of pallatised glue do you use? How is it called? And another question if I may, I have a wooden Irish flute and, the pads are about 1-1.5 mm thick (not all of them are the same thickness) and 15mm in diameter. I want top quality synthetic pads, do you know where can I get some? I live in Israel, so I want to order online.

let's talk about that clear clarinet...

I have a old clarinet and the pad on my register key is cork. the rest are regular white, not sure why it's like that.

This is so beautiful, how do I get your contact details?

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