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Bill
User ID: 0296604 Sep 8th 7:41 AM
Sorry if this has been discussed before but what is the current thinking on pads for the 10M? I've read all sorts of comments on pads but have not been able to decide what to do. For example some guys have complained that certain reso pads change the sound in a negative way. How about a review of the subject?

OnyxSax
User ID: 9683713 Sep 8th 7:43 PM
I know I am definitely in the minority, but I use the Selmer-style (brown plastic) resos on both my 10M and Chu. It gives the horn a darker, warmer sound, IMHO.

Bill
User ID: 0296604 Sep 8th 8:27 PM
I read that using Selmer or any dome type resonator requires raising the key heights to avoid intonation problems.

Bootman
User ID: 7601343 Sep 9th 2:06 AM
Bill,
I have just had my tranny Bari repadded with Ring pads and metal dome resos, this horn roars, intonation is excellent and all my tone holes are rolled and level. This set-up works best to my ear, lots of projection, lots of depth and longevity of pad life. What more could you ask for?

Bill-
User ID: 1794364 Sep 9th 2:30 PM
Where did you get the ring pads and dome resonators? BTW nice website......

Bootman
User ID: 7601343 Sep 9th 3:48 PM
I had the pads made up here by a great repair tech who has just finished the Full alzarus Job on the Conn Tranny bari. There is nothing like having a vintage horn that plays and feels brand new.

I think you can buy these pads from Ferree's.

paulwl
User ID: 9418933 Sep 9th 3:58 PM
Bill wrote:
>>I read that using Selmer or any dome type resonator requires raising the key heights to avoid intonation problems. <<

I heard that from Buescher purists about the domed Snap-Ins, but I was supicious it might be part of their Nefarious Master Plan to convince the world that Bueschers wouldn't play in tune with modern mouthpieces. ;-/ I've got domed boosters on several Conns (and one Buescher), and without exception, if the keys are too open, they still play sharp.

Bill User ID: 0296604	Sep 8th 7:41 AM Sorry if this has been discussed before but what is the current thinking on pads for the 10M? I've read all sorts of comments on pads but have not been able to decide what to do. For example some guys have complained that certain reso pads change the sound in a negative way. How about a review of the subject?
OnyxSax User ID: 9683713	Sep 8th 7:43 PM I know I am definitely in the minority, but I use the Selmer-style (brown plastic) resos on both my 10M and Chu. It gives the horn a darker, warmer sound, IMHO.
Bill User ID: 0296604	Sep 8th 8:27 PM I read that using Selmer or any dome type resonator requires raising the key heights to avoid intonation problems.
Bootman User ID: 7601343	Sep 9th 2:06 AM Bill, I have just had my tranny Bari repadded with Ring pads and metal dome resos, this horn roars, intonation is excellent and all my tone holes are rolled and level. This set-up works best to my ear, lots of projection, lots of depth and longevity of pad life. What more could you ask for?
Bill- User ID: 1794364	Sep 9th 2:30 PM Where did you get the ring pads and dome resonators? BTW nice website......
Bootman User ID: 7601343	Sep 9th 3:48 PM I had the pads made up here by a great repair tech who has just finished the Full alzarus Job on the Conn Tranny bari. There is nothing like having a vintage horn that plays and feels brand new. I think you can buy these pads from Ferree's.
paulwl User ID: 9418933	Sep 9th 3:58 PM Bill wrote: >>I read that using Selmer or any dome type resonator requires raising the key heights to avoid intonation problems. << I heard that from Buescher purists about the domed Snap-Ins, but I was supicious it might be part of their Nefarious Master Plan to convince the world that Bueschers wouldn't play in tune with modern mouthpieces. ;-/ I've got domed boosters on several Conns (and one Buescher), and without exception, if the keys are too open, they still play sharp.