Pad Quick Fixes: Clarinet Instrument Repair

[@MrRefract]

Your common sense approach restores my faith in the military. Many thanks for posting.

[@derycktrahair8108]

Thank you for these "Road-side" repairs to get us through the gig. Of course we get it fixed properly as soon as we can, but your hints can save us a lot of embarrassment on the night. Thanks again.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks for your question. We are soldiers in the United States Army and our work attire was the Army Combat Uniform, as you see in the video. We also have a distinctive formal uniform for performances.

[@PeterJaquesMusic]

You are a genius! I've had teflon tape in my repair kit for years, but only used it for corks. Now when I pick up some silly putty, i'll be able to replace a pad in 15 seconds like you! A few years ago I was playing a festival in the desert - hot & dry in the day, cold & dry at night - in the middle of a solo, my c#/g# key fell out (thankfully wedged sideways into the cup, not lost)... I had to run off stage & borrow a lighter to reinstall it, missing the rest of the song. If only I'd had silly putty, i could have artfully paused & maybe even finished the solo!

[@brettjonesmusic]

Thank you for posting this video! I had a misbehaving F/C pad and a Christmas gig. The Teflon tape made for a great bandaid, allowing me to play until I could get it to my repair guy. A roll of it now lives in my case. Thanks again!

[@Rorrox102]

this video doesn't got all the likes it deserves :C thank you so much for your knowledge

[@vedasticks]

excelent video i just recieved an old clarinet from ebay that is missing a pad from the left hand 2nd finger key and doing this with bluetack and electrical tape got it playing, its by far perfect but this has let me test it out before deciding what to do with it, which will be a complete repad and changing the corks.

[@lynseyb1]

Genius! I'm just starting to learn instrument repair and as a gigging musician I will from now on always have these with me! Thanks x

[@geralddombrowski6911]

like your info, but need a little help, i cannot get anything past my middle a , do you know what the problem could be ? ny help would be greatly appreciated.

[@georgesechrest5339]

Thank you MSgt. Barton. I’m 65 and was given a 1979 clarinet that looks all original. I don’t have anyone to ask about it for what it needs. I did the plumbers tape around the pads and it sure sounds better. I recorked the joints and maybe I’ll try to install new pads next!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Glad to hear it's helpful!

[@madturklad]

Thanks alot . This helped me out when I was fixing my grandfathers clarinet . He will be so happy

[@jalaysiaa]

Lol this is exactly what happened! I was in marching band practice and all of a sudden my clarinet wouldn't play I asked my teacher she said that my pad had fallen off. Also I have to march today (Friday) at a home football game. Lol thanks a lot!!!!!!☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@bjazz68]

Amazing, Thank you very much.

[@jenniferlowe4826]

This stuff is pretty nifty information... My daughter has a used clarinet for her school band and it's just yesterday (2/9/23) started not playing anything when she tries to use any keys but it will make sound if she isn't using any keys at all. My sister was in band as well when she was in school but hadn't really retained any of what she learned with the clarinet that she had.

[@DarrinJackson76]

All of these videos are great! Thank you for this! This is an invaluable resource.

[@irishcrowe8]

What a great video! Silly Puddy is one of my favorite tools while working on some pesky wood oboes. Lol! I also love how cost conciousness plays a role too! Enjoyable videos!

[@fletcher3913]

Ingenious. I appreciate resourceful people.

[@kimhatzell2591]

Thank you for this video! I'm new to clarinet, practicing on a pawn shop deal lol, so this saves me buku $$$$ on taking it in or getting a new clarinet, at least til I know I'm gonna stick with this instrument. Blessings!

[@runesael_alternate]

Insanely useful, thank you!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Glad you liked it!

[@frostmarkgalila3355]

Thank you very much! This video really helpful 👍!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Glad to hear that!

[@marhar2]

Thanks! I was able to use this with blue-tack to get a used clarinet playable enough so that I could ensure that there was no other problems that needed to be addressed. Really clever to combine with the teflon tape!

[@xeonlw]

oh samee blue tack and paper ripped from me sheets is currently how my clarinet is holding together

[@pping7002]

My C# is buzzy when I play so is that the problem?

[@lindamorgan2678]

Thanks great idea Just picked up a clarinet and it is missing a pad 2nd from the top and I am dying to try it out. I have teflon tape here but no silly putty maybe I will try chewing gum.. until I get into town. Subbed and hit the alarm

[@lifeinwallawalla6271]

You are awsome, youtube should hire you. Thank you.

[@vivalasmpls]

where can i find the tape?

[@eliazerortiz4461]

This is amazing

[@lukesmith2440]

Hi, have a bassoon low g is okay but when I play low a it sounds g, all other notes okay. Is it a spring or a pad? Thanks

[@SrslySammie]

Thank you...you just saved my life

[@007Commentator]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@thaomynguyen8331]

Genius!!

[@MaryBethBrace]

Thank you!

[@joniluvschachi1]

wow, thts amazing...gona try to fix mine...

[@Djsnuggie]

:0 wow!!! I had no idea!!!! Thanks so much!!! :3

[@greg5093]

im trying to figure out what i can do with my damned ripped bassoon whisper key pad... im looking for a bit more of a professional opt...ah hell. i'll just get it professionally replaced

[@ArmyFieldBand]

allen tipton You could try using masking tape in a pinch to hold it down and get you through a gig, but we would recommend buying a replacement keypad and glue it in. You will need a glue that can adhere fabric to metal. If all else fails, get it professionally replaced!

[@greg5093]

Thanks

[@felipearaiza2903]

You solved my issues! XD

[@xxforeverMac]

ARMY BAND

[@karliearnest4623]

I need to stock up in silly putty now

[@jdstep97]

I wonder if duct tape will work instead of the plumber's tape.

[@annasmith2322]

can you do something else rather than puddy