Boosey & Hawkes (UK Models) Clarinet Pad Set

The website says “ Clarinet pad set to fit most UK Boosey and Hawkes clarinet models”….. I bought a B&H Regent clarinet from the late 1970’s second-hand at an auction as I thought I would try to learn to play, and I thought I would try to re-pad it myself, as it would not be worth spending the money getting it done professionally, bearing in mind the value of the instrument …. Big mistake….. there is a disclaimer on the website that says “ To be sure you get the exact pads for your model we advise individually measuring each pad cup and ordering the sizes singularly. Dawkes cannot accept any responsibility for any pad sizes in a set that do not fit for your particular model. We are unable to swap sizes or provide extra pads after the purchase.”…. Of course, more than half the pads don’t fit, so I have wasted my money…. It is sharp practice to sell a set of pads with that kind of disclaimer…. Dawkes should not be selling these pads in sets, unless they can be a bit more specific about which B&H models they will fit…..It’s my mistake, and I feel a bit foolish, but I am dissapointed that I have wasted my money and now I have an instrument that doesn’t play…. Don’t make the same mistake… do NOT buy a set of pads…. They don’t even give you the measurements of the pads in the set…. So even if you measure your pads, you won’t know whether the set is any good for your requirements.

Great product suited my needs exactly.

Perfection compared to other sets

The pads were more expensive than other sources but I think they were better quality so I am pleased with them.

Excellent product, fast delivery.

Good Service

Good quality as usual, keen prices, sent by return

Always good

Great quality

As usual