[Dr G]

Thks for all the comments ... bought some 80% alcohol fluid on the local farmacy and applied with cigarette paper - did the trick. Im also now the happy owner of a Yanagisawa A-W020

Just in case someone else reads this thread: Note that others recommended lighter fluid, not alcohol. Lighter fluid is made of naptha, and doesn’t act as harshly on the oils in the pad that are necessary for long pad life. If you find that the pads are prone to absorbing moisture, you may benefit from a waterproofing pad treatment. I used to use Runyon Pad Dope, but I don’t know whether that is still available.

Bottom line: Avoid using alcohol on pads.

 

[saxmsy]

Just in case someone else reads this thread: Note that others recommended lighter fluid, not alcohol. Lighter fluid is made of naptha, and doesn’t act as harshly on the oils in the pad that are necessary for long pad life. If you find that the pads are prone to absorbing moisture, you may benefit from a waterproofing pad treatment. I used to use Runyon Pad Dope, but I don’t know whether that is still available.

Bottom line: Avoid using alcohol on pads.

Second what Dr. G said. Besides Runyon Pad Dope, another similar product is Pad life oil which is about $7 and in stock.

Mamco Pad Life – Roberto's Winds (robertoswinds.com)

 

[saxmax7]

Thks for all the comments ... bought some 80% alcohol fluid on the local farmacy and applied with cigarette paper - did the trick. Im also now the happy owner of a Yanagisawa A-W020

Great thread re: cleaning as I am a novice to cleaning ... and Congratulations on the purchase of the Yanagisawa A-W020!

 

[Dr G]

Great thread re: cleaning as I am a novice to cleaning ... and Congratulations on the purchase of the Yanagisawa A-W020!

Please read the whole thread: Alcohol is not the correct answer for pads.

 

[saxmax7]

Please read the whole thread: Alcohol is not the correct answer for pads.

For sure ... it is a great thread.

 

[cenat]

Sticky pads on a new Yanagisawa like the A-W020 are actually pretty common early on. I’ve had luck just using thin paper to gently clean them, sometimes even a little naphtha helps. Usually clears up after a few sessions. Took a quick break from Null’s Brawl to share this, hope it helps.

 

[vslap95]

I had the same problem on my new WO1 baritone. I’ve tried everything you mentioned, but the only thing that worked was to clean all the pads with baking paper.

 

[Guto]

The Yamaha’s powder paper is not like you’re pouring powder on the pad, making a mess. The actual powder layer on the paper is so thin you can’t even see it at naked eye. A couple taps on the pad removes the stickiness immediately. I’ve used them occasionally over decades and never experienced any build up or other issues. Typically used it a handful of times in the early life of new pads that may be sticky. After a few month playing them the stickiness usually went away permanently.

 

[jaysz]

This is a tip from the late Ken Beason, using a non bristled pipe cleaner apply a thin layer of of campo phenique to all of your pads, not just the sticky ones. You will probably have to reapply every 2-3 months but it has worked like a charm for me and my pads never stick until the coating wears off.Hope this helps, and I miss you Ken you crazy bugger!