Key clamps seem to be a contentious issue sometimes. Some people swear by them, while others seem to swear at them.
I started using key clamps about 8 years ago. They do seem to make a difference in keeping my horns regulated longer. I use them whenever I take my horns out of the house. I haven't noticed any undue wearing of the pads, springs, or any other of the reputed problems associated with their use.
I'm curious to know what other players' experiences with them are. I ones I have are The Horn Doctor Sax-$aver$.
I don't have a set for my low A bari, so for that one I ended up just shaving some wine corks down for the bell keys. Seems to do the trick, but if I could still find a set for the low a horn, I would get them. I also don't have them for the bass obviously, so there too I have just shaved down some wine corks again for the bell keys. But then I suspect just playing a vintage bass will knock it out of alignment!
I started using key clamps about 8 years ago. They do seem to make a difference in keeping my horns regulated longer. I use them whenever I take my horns out of the house. I haven't noticed any undue wearing of the pads, springs, or any other of the reputed problems associated with their use.
I'm curious to know what other players' experiences with them are. I ones I have are The Horn Doctor Sax-$aver$.
I don't have a set for my low A bari, so for that one I ended up just shaving some wine corks down for the bell keys. Seems to do the trick, but if I could still find a set for the low a horn, I would get them. I also don't have them for the bass obviously, so there too I have just shaved down some wine corks again for the bell keys. But then I suspect just playing a vintage bass will knock it out of alignment!