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C Melody Saxophone Forum / Repairs and Refurbishing / White Pads on C Melody

Captain Muggles
User ID: 8945823 Jun 8th 9:17 PM
Can anyone tell me exactly what the original white pads on the older C melody's are made of? Also, If they are leather, can they be conditioned with neatsfoot oil or some other leather conditioner? I just bought another Straight Neck Conn in immaculate condition. The pads are obviously original (white) and they look brand new. The horn plays great and feels great. But after 80 years or so. I think some sort of conditioning of them is in order. I removed one and it was soft and new feeling. It had a nice seat and none of them are ripped or ragged. But as I stated: Should or can they be treated to make them last for many more years. I plan on trying an Aquilasax Metal Pro mouthpiece and possibly an Aquilasax neck. I am using one of my Selmer Short Shank metal Jazz mouthpieces on my newly acquired Selmer Cigar Cutter C melody. It, of course works great. But I would like to experiment with the Conn.

alan (uk)
User ID: 1341734 Jun 9th 5:52 AM
Capn M - "But after 80 years or so. I think some sort of conditioning of them is in order...." Don't you think they're doing OK on their own ? But I do know what you mean.

It's lovely leather (?), I have some new white pillow pads, and their condition defies logic. You might like to try just a little "Saddle Soap" on one or two pads, preferably the ones that are sprung open. As long as any residue is well polished off after it's dry - works wonders for me (well, the pads, not actually me !).

I've also tried the modern synthetic 'leather conditioning creams', but they can get tacky. Saddle Soap (just a little) both cleans and nourishes - just ask any cowboy, they never stick to the saddle..... 8-))

Captain Muggles
User ID: 8945823 Jun 9th 12:14 PM
alan (uk)...I knew you would come through for me. I tried the saddle soap on the pad that I removed and then on three others still on the horn. It seems to work quite well. I will wait a few days and then do all the others. Thanks again for the info.

alan (uk)
User ID: 1341734 Jun 9th 12:47 PM
Capn. M - no guarantees, but the Saddle Soap seems to work better on the very old pads.

I guess the leather is a little different on newer ones, maybe it's pre-treated with additives/sealants (?) , doesn't absorb so well.

Captain Muggles User ID: 8945823	Jun 8th 9:17 PM Can anyone tell me exactly what the original white pads on the older C melody's are made of? Also, If they are leather, can they be conditioned with neatsfoot oil or some other leather conditioner? I just bought another Straight Neck Conn in immaculate condition. The pads are obviously original (white) and they look brand new. The horn plays great and feels great. But after 80 years or so. I think some sort of conditioning of them is in order. I removed one and it was soft and new feeling. It had a nice seat and none of them are ripped or ragged. But as I stated: Should or can they be treated to make them last for many more years. I plan on trying an Aquilasax Metal Pro mouthpiece and possibly an Aquilasax neck. I am using one of my Selmer Short Shank metal Jazz mouthpieces on my newly acquired Selmer Cigar Cutter C melody. It, of course works great. But I would like to experiment with the Conn.
alan (uk) User ID: 1341734	Jun 9th 5:52 AM Capn M - "But after 80 years or so. I think some sort of conditioning of them is in order...." Don't you think they're doing OK on their own ? But I do know what you mean. It's lovely leather (?), I have some new white pillow pads, and their condition defies logic. You might like to try just a little "Saddle Soap" on one or two pads, preferably the ones that are sprung open. As long as any residue is well polished off after it's dry - works wonders for me (well, the pads, not actually me !). I've also tried the modern synthetic 'leather conditioning creams', but they can get tacky. Saddle Soap (just a little) both cleans and nourishes - just ask any cowboy, they never stick to the saddle..... 8-))
Captain Muggles User ID: 8945823	Jun 9th 12:14 PM alan (uk)...I knew you would come through for me. I tried the saddle soap on the pad that I removed and then on three others still on the horn. It seems to work quite well. I will wait a few days and then do all the others. Thanks again for the info.
alan (uk) User ID: 1341734	Jun 9th 12:47 PM Capn. M - no guarantees, but the Saddle Soap seems to work better on the very old pads. I guess the leather is a little different on newer ones, maybe it's pre-treated with additives/sealants (?) , doesn't absorb so well.