as a vegetarian i am looking for an alto sax that doesn't contain any leather i.e pads..... can anyone recommend models? i know of the dutch toptone saxes and would be grateful for any opinions about them - they are :
www.toptone.nl
thanks
daniel
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jim schmidt makes a metalized pad that is available through
www.musicmedic.com
I have no firsthand knowledge of these pads and for that matter whether or not they are made with any leather but it is at least a place to look. I suspect they would be more difficult to work with than standard pads. Good luck.
In short, leather pads are the way to go. Anything else and you're compromising. I sympathize with your moral objection, but if you want to play well, you need leather pads.
Yeah.....
Leather's the best. The metalized pads are ok but you get leaking problems a lot easier in my experiences with them. If they're not on there perfectly it hisses.
*wonders why no one cares about cork*
I guess trees don't have feelings.