Strange Remedy Fixed My Sticky Pads For Only $5

Saxophone sticky pads are the worst. Ken came in clutch though with the cheap solution. So far, there are absolutely no leaks in my newly-overhauled sax. Let's see how these key clamps continue to treat me.
I move to Miami tomorrow! Pretty nervous. Can't wait to start grad-school at Frost though and be surrounded so many musicians better than me!!

[@jbargermusic]

I’ve been using Campho Phenique on my pads for several years and it works wonders to prevent stickiness and provide a better seal - definitely can be hard to find as many stores seem to stock the gel only. I second Roman’s suggestion to buy some higher quality pipe cleaners from a tobacco shop.

[@Saxologic]

Thanks for the tip!! Love your playing 🙏🏽

[@terrycozier1825]

Sticky pad hero

[@abelbernal4766]

I use alcohol and q-tips for sticky pads

[@ronglennproductions5416]

Campho should work on flute too right? (The solutions I got from flute-player youtubers were too wimpy to work 4 me)

[@natec1490]

I have a burning question, wouldn’t applying this stuff affect the longevity of the pads? Also how often should this stuff be applied?

[@abnelhidalgo1784]

Hey man you’re pretty good at the saxophone

[@latinkeys1]

LOL, ya think?

[@papaclaps4136]

Franky Guadalupe just a little good you think😂

[@AUGUSTALLEN28]

I'll say

[@hftuh2782]

Man those overtones are crazy

[@christianhankerson4192]

Hf Tuh Idk if it’s just me but I thought someone was playing a trumpet for a min

[@johnbull6909]

It's probably the sugar in the oatmeal raisin cookies making them stick.

[@archungus]

Yeah probably

[@Saxologic]

I always thoroughly wash my mouth everytime before I play sax

[@johnbull6909]

@@Saxologic Good Idea and nice video, Thanks

[@etheriusmoon1809]

I just ate some rn i!

[@johnbull6909]

@@etheriusmoon1809 Your Dentist will be happy.

[@bubupianisimo]

Game changer! Thank you! and the anti-septic doubles as a saxophone lung preventative.

[@SaxophoneSteveKortyka]

Superior entertainment value and advice on this as always. I've actually had a sticky bis since ive owned my alto so I'm definitely going to try this! Also thanks for the shout out - you crushed it!

[@Saxologic]

Master Steve 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ss-sp2ol]

You’re the $1200 guy? Legend

[@SaxophoneSteveKortyka]

ss I’m not, but that guy is definitely a legend!

[@ronnyastudillo4203]

The saint has posted another blessing 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@scomdnz9]

Bruh you just went out on a real life mmo questline to stop sticky pads...:P

[@Saxologic]

Lol Runescape was my game for like 7 years

[@oswaldosoria7680]

Saxologic king status

[@romanholder6556]

I have one strong recommendation for this remedy (as I was also recommended it)! If you purchase actual pipe cleaners (used for cleaning tobacco pipes) then there will be no residue/fuzz left behind, as can happen with arts and crafts pipe cleaners. I'd suggest just ordering them off of Amazon. Kick ass in Miami!

[@Saxologic]

Thank you for the advice and the wishes. You are a good man!

[@ribiQ]

just gotta be sure to be slightly more careful with those since a lot of them have very pointy tines along their sides that could potentially rip the pad leather. But good call, pipe cleaner fuzz is obnoxious

[@romanholder6556]

ribiQ agreed!

[@shaddjimenez4524]

great overtones, tips, and quality of the thumbnail. great work

[@Saxologic]

Thank you Shadd master

[@Kai-cm5mj]

Have fun in Miami, hopefully you enjoy Frost

[@gipstetz6720]

Big Thank You for passing on some great and super useful info. Love your vids.

[@Saxologic]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@re-com1236]

Another good way is to take a $ bill and put it on the sticky pad where it meets the tone hole. Close the key and pull it out. After you do it 2-3 times, your pad won't be sticky. I used that method to fix by sticky bis key as well. Use a dollar bill because normal paper will rip and not come out.

[@martyg374]

works, but only for about 4 gigs for me, always G#

[@BourdeoixEterno]

Bruh this is awesome, that's why I love your channel

[@ronnordwall8161]

I have had a problem with sticky pads for quite some time. The dollar bill trick helps temporarily, but before long they are sticking again. Tried this Campho Phenique yesterday and didn’t have any sticky pads for the whole gig! We will see how long it lasts, but what a pleasure play a whole night without having those annoying sticky pads. Thanks for the tip!

[@MrGuto]

good luck getting along with your bandmates moving forward. that camphor smell will forever follow you.

[@kurca1232]

Man, thanks for all the videos you make. Often very practical stuff without pretentiousness and extra shit to be paid for. Bought a tenor a month ago, been learning a bit of "jazz theory" before, but now i finally came across the "create your own jazz lines" series and they are the most helpful for me, straightforward, clear approach. So thanks again. Matthew from Slovakia

[@mogmason6920]

“Mom, Can I get a bugle?” Mom: “We already have a bugle at home” Bugle at home: 1:23

[@heinvanmaarschalkerwaart9799]

The background music is the minuet from the Mozart clarinet quintet in an orchestra arrangement. Art Marshall

[@moyamedia9]

I came in here ready to swear it was a $5 bill. That's what all the old dudes in my band use ... they claim they're more abrasive/absorbent than a $1.

[@jimmymiller5465]

Ken had me do the same thing, pipe cleaners and all. Works like a dream! I keep several bottles and keep one in each case. It can be hard to find sometimes.

[@PonchMuniz]

I’d like to hear you play some tunes! I’ve watched your videos before and you have great technique and sound! Something with background music with it! Love to hear you, bro!

[@drumtoe]

Nice clarinet concerto in the background. I played that a long time ago.

[@Saxologic]

Yay someone noticed!

[@garyhickam7970]

Thank you, I DID get 100% tea tree oil at Walgreens and it worked great!

[@acdgamer7292]

My boy moving up in the world recording for books! Also I love raisin cookies too don't let people bring you down.

[@Saxologic]

Thanks man those cookies are the GOAT

[@mason5069]

4:30 My guy eating the best cookies in the business 🙏🙏🙏

[@rarook3]

Clickbait. The total was $5.29, not $5.00. I'm only joking, I love your channel and the casual feel you've got going on. It's super cool, so keep it up, man!

[@joshwoofter4789]

I love the thumbnail. Very professional

[@Saxologic]

Thank u!

[@paulthackeray2721]

Pipe cleaner (dry) is good for keeping octave hole on neck clear. I clean mine once every couple of weeks, just out of habit - takes 5 seconds. A few years ago I made some key leaves out of semi-soft packing material - does a great job of drying the sax and it’s free. Never had sticky pads since

[@PeterHeroldSax]

Yamaha’s Powder paper is also very nice and easy to apply. Works best for me! ☺️🙌

[@Sully365]

So...my sax has been in a case all but 3 days of the past 20 years...I got it out last month bc i finally thought i was ready to play again. Sticky Alternate octave pad, sticky g# pad, and otherwise in good shape. One swipe of campho and dang, just smooth. Thanks for the tip, i used to use dollar bills or paper like you had..i'd just never looked into something to wipe over the leather....

[@MikeySaxMusic]

Dude! Killer video! I also heard of using Old English furniture polish on it when I was in college... I don’t actively use that, but I’d be interested in seeing the difference. Now a days I use the 3800 grit micro mesh but my Alto (Series III YAS-62) has some really really sticky pads. I’m gonna try your remedy! Thanks again for posting videos! I got a real banger coming up soon! Really excited for it!

[@Saxologic]

Thanks man glad I could help. Oooh ok I’ll be waiting for it!!

[@gabecarson3809]

@saxologic Great video! I’ll try that. And congrats on Miami! I’m a fellow hurricane. You will learn so much from Gary Keller, he’s a legend.

[@latinkeys1]

Do you have a patron acct? I get do much help from your videos. I recently for my 10M completely overhauled and stripped and my G sharp had me right now with rubber bands to open. I appreciate this. By the way, I bought a T-shirt that sponsors you and the printing was a little blurry.. Thank you for being your crazy @$$ self, you the freaking man, dude

[@Saxologic]

I appreciate that man. I don’t have a patreon. Maybe one day! And it was blurry!? Im sorry man I am not sure what may have malfunctioned. Which one did you buy? Maybe I can get you a refund

[@latinkeys1]

@@Saxologic naah dude, it's fine. I truly am thankful for you. I ordered the campo-phenique on amazon and bought the pipe cleaners at Michael's the arts and craft store locally.. No Walmarts in Brooklyn, NY. Thanks again.. Oh, it was the they one that says, The Almighty Combination of the Notes. I did get complimented on it already.. I have worn it twice..

[@latinkeys1]

I also ordered key clamps.. Key Leaves do nothing to help my G sharp.. I have tried for six months, unfortunately. It does make sense to clamp the keys. I will let you know, dude

[@latinkeys1]

I treated the G# twice and I have been using key clamps and have not had a problem with my G#! This was golden! Awesome, this was like finding kryptonite and fighting Superman, LOL

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

coffeedripper filters are a good cleaning paper substitute. They even come in round shapes.

[@abuzman123]

Yes, Campho Phenique is the stuff. It was recommended to me by an music store owner who was also a heck of a good repairman.

[@carlcarlton328]

When I was a freshman a senior would put valve oil on her and my sticky keys, and it worked, have never had a problem the with pads to this day three years later.

[@rosstones1]

I thought about you when I went to Walmart today and bought exact same stuff. Sticky soprano has plagued me so bad I just gave up and stopped playing it. Will see how it works.

[@mason5069]

1:23 WHAT THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@drda1626]

Oatmeal raisin cookies are fire though

[@Saxologic]

Exactly

[@riptide534]

Bro idk why everyone says they’re bad they’re delicious I prefer them to the rest

[@jaredwest23]

Oatmeal raisin cookies are some of the best! Nice video, too.

[@doozdoozy1330]

That baited me here *secretly* Nathan

[@jadeng5625]

Skip to 8:09 for the solution.

[@acdgamer7292]

That was good, thank you

[@RogelioEscobar]

Yeah the smell.....this guy I went to school with always smelled like that....of course only when he was playing his horn. Ew. I tell you though....I made some "key leaves" and it has greaty helped my sticky key problems. Keeping the keys open I think lets them dry and also lets them last longer I think. Since my repad lile 5 years ago, I have had to replace only my palm keys and my B pad. That's it. Once a month I run a leak light and fix a few things myself. But I always have my horns playing at their best ...mainly because of that key leaves thing I made.

[@lamp9359]

Great, how did you make them ?

[@Metsani44]

the face at the end was quite the treat!

[@4head628]

i dropped a snowcone inside of my saxophone and nothing happened to it and ive had my sax for 3 years no sticky B) also oatmeal raisin cookies are the best!

[@fish3313]

Great saxophone playing

[@michaelbpastor]

Key to unsticking pads = messy room

[@Saxologic]

Yes sir

[@ericalbert6954]

Merci beaucoup l'Ami !!!

[@EvanTateMusic]

I used to use clamps on my Mark VI, but it doesn't fit on any other of the horns I have. The key clamps have to be adjusted for every horn. :-( I don't use clamps anymore. Oatmeal Raisin cookies are DOPE!!! :-D

[@mvalor2020]

Thank you for teaching me.

[@sonsauvage]

I know you didn't want to go to Walmart bro I feel that. Also oatmeal raisin is truly a superior cookie, perhaps the best

[@khalidsharif]

Perfect bro , please what’s your mouthpiece setup

[@inibrius5380]

I always just use rolling papers. They've served me good for years.

[@anthonyperkins9982]

The only criticism I've heard for key leaves is that it can wear out your springs and consistently swabing your instrument will solve most of your problems with sticking.

[@vladimirlopez7840]

Been using keys leaves for a few years pads look great and not a single issue with the springs. This is no different than the springs that normally hold certain keys closed. This is just the opposite it holds keys open. Spring steel is not affected by this.

[@joaquinmendoza2306]

thanks for another amazing video

[@Unexpected.Ancient.Bear.]

The Ordinary squalene. Costs about £4. Comes as an oil with a dropper. Marvellous. Not even a drop does the job .

[@zachlimb2871]

Should you apply this stuff to the pads directly or just on the tone holes?

[@curtisvalle5141]

Some 'Oil of Aphrodite and the Dust of the Grand Wazzoo, and you might not believe this little fella. but it'll cure your asthma, too.' fz

[@Andree-dn2zo]

Hey man you pretty good at the saxophone

[@fdaehbcswcfaqgh576]

Your room looks clean to me it may just be me with a messy room

[@latinkeys1]

I thought the same for me!

[@bambino100011]

I always used a dollar bill to help with sticky pads in the pass.... worked just fine for me :)

[@Night_Pixie]

For a hot sec I thought you were just gonna pull a fiver out of your wallet and stick it under your pads lol. Thats what my band director always said to do when we get sticky keys during competitions. Also oatmeal raisin ftw man! Always dig that cinnamon flavor

[@Saxologic]

Yeah man I don’t even like oatmeal or raisins. But when combined together as a cookie, good things happen...

[@Sully365]

Do you have any tips for helping out the clearcoat/laquer? mine is stable but discolored of the years. nothing is peeling, just discolored slightly. any ideas for cleaning

[@DionSellitti]

I'm just wondering how the first person to do this got to this point. I wonder what else they tried using before finding out that this pain reliever works.

[@TheVoitel]

Ok, some points: 1) Do not use that stuff. The only thing you are doing here is oiling the pad with white mineral oil. White oil in food quality is used as a laxative and can be bought in considerably larger sizes (8 or 16 floz) for somewhat 4-10$ per liter. All the active ingredients do not do a thing. It’s just wasted money. 2) Oiling the pad *can* help to fix issues with sticking, but you should be very careful when applying. Instead of pipe cleaner I’d suggest using a (flat painting) brush or even just some cloth slightly damp with oil. You do not want to soak the pad in oil, because you do not want to oil the felt, but just the surface of the leather. Oiling the pad will also have the effect of protecting the felts from water. 3) There’s more to bad pads. The clamp will alleviate problems of the pad distorting when drying out, but on the other hand, it will prevent the pad from drying effectively. After playing your pads might be really moist, and they *should* dry a bit. They should not dry too extremely. So I guess if you do not play for a while, these things make sense, but you shouldn’t put them on your Saxophone immediately after playing. Eighter dry the pads with some cloth, or let the Sax stand half a day to a day for the pads to dry, and then put the clamp on. When the pads do not dry, you may get different problems, that is, the felt will go bad more quickly, you might get mold on your pads, and of course, they will start to stick. Storing the Sax with pressure on the pads will shorten the life span very dramatically when the felts are moist, and before oiling the pads, make sure that they are well dry, because else you will trap the moisture inside the pad. 4) Stop showing off, with those overtones of yours, we’re feeling bad enough already!

[@Saxologic]

I think I am just gonna delete this video soon haha i am having more luck with yamaha pad cleaners

[@TheVoitel]

@@Saxologic Damn, that was fast. As expected, you not only play fast, but you also reply fast ... My strategy against sticky pads is just taking a piece of cloth, putting it into the key, slightly press the key down and pull the cloth out. This will clean the pad nicely and also cleans the edges of the tone hole. After a week or so you do not get sticking keys any more.

[@Saxologic]

Ahh ok. I am interested to hear a conversation with you and Ken regarding the clamps. I had these same rebuttals you made and he convincingly shut them down

[@TheVoitel]

@@Saxologic In my opinion someone who attributes everything to one problem is either naive or tries to sell you something. And pads going bad is something where you cannot just find a clear culprit, usually the way to a long life is finding a good way in between. One common thing on saxophones for example is the high closed pads going bad, i.e. the palm keys, the A#-key and such. These are pads that do get very wet, and if not dried properly they can stay wet for days or even weeks. The low C#-key does not have this problem because it does not get that wet. And if you just clamp the wet keys, basically all high keys will be in that danger.

[@hansbrackhaus8017]

If moisture is the problem, then would an waterproofing fluid be the solution? What about stuffing the horn with big silica gel packs between sessions? They are cheap and come if relatively soft bags, but can probably be put in a (fine mesh) wool sock, too.

[@425gabe]

The bis Bb sticks on my 62iii, I’ve got to unstick it now.

[@lanark869]

Oatmeal raisin cookie are delicious, don’t let anyone tell you differently

[@gangofgreenhorns2672]

So what's the actual solvent or whatever that is making this liquid work so well I wonder? It also REALLY helps to brush your teeth and only drink water when you're playing and ALWAYS swab when you're done. An ounce of prevention and all that.

[@ronaldo.araujo]

What is the main ingredient for that? I'm brazilian and I have a sticky pad on my soprano, we don't have this product here.

[@spontaneousgroovincombusti2902]

Brother, Yamaha pads are sticky, they just are. A Custom Z tenor that I divested myself of, drove me nuts. The YAS-275 alto still drives me nuts. They're solid instruments with nice keywork but are not worth the hassle, given they're not among the most rich-sounding horns today. The Pisonis on my Trevor James Signature Custom simply do not stick, ever. My old Mark VI pads never stuck, save for G#. If you love the horn, get repadded with Pisoni. I think most folks today will agree that key clamps are a bad idea. The pads most susceptible to wear are the closed G#, C, and C#, and the Key Leaves make more sense. They should breathe and dry naturally. They do not malform by air drying, that's ridiculous. Time for a new tech. Good luck in Miami- you're an amazing player!

[@Benjamin2516]

Nice background music 👍

[@TheMaxiboy1]

What´s in the liquid? They don´t sell it in Europe. Was that Mozart´s clarinet quintett arranged for wind instruments in the background?

[@Saxologic]

Yes, Mozart clarinet quintet with a sax quartet accompanying the clarinet. And here is a link to it in amazon “Campho-Phenique Pain and Itch Relief Antiseptic Liquid, 0.75 Ounce - Pack of 3” www.amazon.com/dp/B000TQHU08/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z6gmFb0MZ0WPB

[@latinkeys1]

@@Saxologic that's where I got it!

[@EdBordin]

Pretty funny that there's one camp saying jam all your keys open with key leaves and another saying to clamp them all shut. I guess you have to choose between leaky or sticky pads 😂

[@Saxologic]

Saxophone politics 👁👄🙏🏽

[@Saxologic]

👁👄👁*

[@kindredfabular4094]

Dude can you do some more Bossa Nova stuff next?, I think you'd ace some classics...

[@NoWrongInBeef]

Why do you keep apologizing 😂 If you keep apologizing for the messy room, then we will notice said messy room 😂

[@Saxologic]

It’s to pretend that I’m not normally messy!! :D

[@markvelasquez8927]

Can you make a video of how you record your sax videos?

[@ddelacruz1202]

Oatmeal Rasin cookies slap tho

[@stevent5196]

Very nice man

[@devu7730]

Swag sax bro

[@l.j.2917]

Where might one purchase these clamps?

[@Dxrnit420]

a marching band kid has never clicked on a video so fast

[@Saxologic]

Lol marching band kids mainly need to stop playing sax right after drinking soda/eating candy with no mouth rinse!!

[@vt6spd]

Oatmeal raisin cookies are my fav. Good for you, not being satanic.

[@alexoz5612]

Oatmeal raisin cookies, my man

[@LeMelleKH2]

Oatmeal Raisin cookies are great!

[@Saxologic]

Aren’t they!?

[@jeremysmith1120]

Where can I get the key clamps

[@Saxologic]

Horn Doctor Sax Savers

[@betrayql9226]

Thank u for this it is very helpful

[@PhrygianPhrog]

Random question: do you immediately put your sax in it's case after playing or do you leave it out to dry for a bit?

[@Saxologic]

I usually leave it out on a stand unless I go somewhere with it. I prefer to be able to just pick it up and practice rather than the whole case procedure haha

[@vladimirlopez7840]

You should always take it out of the case to let the air circulate so it can dry out.

[@gusmarrero]

Well another nugget! Tnx

[@shebo2692]

what was the first overtone he was playing at 1:23

[@djstixtrix]

Hi. How is this going a year later ?

[@azirodriguez9412]

Can you try covering Donna lee

[@scotscheer]

Per "Emilio' the (GOAT), Old English Lemon Oil applied every 2-3 months with a pipe cleaner, Boom!

[@jimsheaksmusica-z3675]

so you left out how to apply the campho!

[@abelbernal4766]

does alcohol work too?

[@pixelclick3999]

Can anyone recommend a starter saxophone? Looking to get one but probably can't spend more than $500 on one

[@brianlabbie]

a used yamaha student sax like a yas23. They are about the best starter sax out there. also get yourself a yamaha 4c mouthpiece. Stay away from anything too "vintage" or really cheap chinese saxes as they can tend to have intonation issues that a beginner can't compensate for. Best to have someone who can play test any sax you are interested in.

[@latinkeys1]

100!

[@latinkeys1]

i second that.. People want a new saxophone that's good quality for that money, it just doesn't exist.. The saxophones on amazon for that price and less are OK yo get started but honestly, my YAS 23 is my alto for years. My main sax is a 10M but since I don't play much alto, it truly fits the bill.

[@pixelclick3999]

@@latinkeys1 Thank you both :)

[@lilfroag4048]

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[@curls6778]

So whats in that anti itch liquid? Tea tree oil? Alcohol?

[@overthetarget9401]

Eucalyptus and mineral oil.

[@I.FloreaSAX]

Hello my friend !!! 😘

[@Saxologic]

Master Ionut 🙏🏽

[@bassax7045]

i guess ,flavored reeds have their place after all,pop one on and your golden,no teetree after taste but blueberry 🤣

[@betrayql9226]

When do you have practice with people