Hello John,
I think with orchestral instrument pads the main issue is one of
consistency in industrial production. Additionally, leather will
always require more attention in fitting.
The important question with any new material is not only how well it
works but how long it will work. My own strong preference remains for
leather NSP keypads. Important to keep an open mind over these
questions and I may well change my mind in 40 years time.
Francis
On 18 Oct 2009, at 12:49, gibbonssoi...@aol.com wrote:
Francis,
Is the widespread use of synthetic pads in (mouth blown) orchestral
woodwinds nowadays down to the fact that they operate in (often
very)
moist environments, which would presumably affect leather much more
than a water-repellent plastic foam?
The bore of NSP is oily, but not moist - so the most obvious
advantage
of plastic over leather disappears.
John
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