B-Flat Clarinet Key Pad Replacement

Última atualização em September 3, 2021

10 minutos

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Introdução

While a clarinet is used in this guide, this technique could be used on other woodwind instruments. A pad on a clarinet needs to be replaced if it falls off or becomes damaged. In this case, the protective film on the pad has fallen off.

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Passo 1 Key Pad

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Disassemble the clarinet until you are handling only the joint containing the missing or damaged pad.
If the pad is missing completely, skip to step 3.

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Passo 2

Remove the damaged pad by inserting the screwdriver under the pad and peeling it off the key.

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Passo 3

Squeeze a dot of super glue into the empty key.
Take care to not overfill the key or glue will ooze out and potentially bind the key to the instrument.

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Passo 4

Quickly insert the new pad into the key, taking care not to smear the glue.

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Passo 5

Using the screwdriver, press the pad down to secure it to the key
Hold the pad for 5 seconds to let the glue harden

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Passo 6

Place a small piece of paper between the key and the instrument to avoid residual glue binding the key to the instrument
Let the instrument sit out for a few minutes to let the glue fully dry

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