Flute pad replacement

Flute- Closed Hole. Flute- Open hole. All Jim Schmidt pads are custom made, flute pad replacement orders can take up to two weeks to fulfill. After placing your order we will contact you to get specific information about your instrument including make, model, and serial number.

Imagine finding your dream flute and purchasing it, only to find some problematic pads a few months later. Luckily, you can replace the pads and get your flute back into good condition. Flute pads should be replaced anywhere from every decade to much more often. If you play long enough, it may eventually be necessary because the flute tech you usually hire might have a full schedule or might choose to retire before you can find someone else. This is especially important when it comes to your professional or even intermediate model.

Flute pad replacement

Please note: This is a very basic description of how replace flute pads. While flute pad replacement can be done by the "do it your- selfer," replacing flute pads often requires the patience and skill of a professional. The Instrument Clinic assumes no liability for any damage you may cause to the flute or other property while replacing flute pads. Place the keys neatly on a soft pad or towel in the order you have removed them. If this is your first time re-padding a flute, it might be useful to video tape or photograph your self to serve as a guide when you re-assemble your flute. It can be very helpful to immediately re-insert screws after you have removed a key. This will help avoid any confusion on where the screws belong while replacing flute pads. Once all of the keys are removed, remove all of the flute pads from the key cups. Keys with flute pads that are glued in will require heat. Most other flute pads are held in with screws. Measure all of the pads individually and compare the sizes with the pads you have purchased for flute pads replacement.

The backing disc is designed to give a pad which has a very precise diameter and thickness, is flat and stable, but also has a degree of flexibility. Leak Detection.

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You only need to do it once. I love getting asked this question, because pads are probably one of my favorite things to talk about. If the headjoint is the voice of the flute, the pads are the heart. The answer is often a balance between what you would like, and what your flute would like. These are also important considerations when selecting a new or new-to-you instrument to buy. Flutes are designed by the manufacturer to work with a specific pad type. Not only is the body and mechanism constructed with a certain pad in mind, but the headjoint is also designed and cut to work acoustically with the intended pad as well. The primary aspects of flute design that pertain to the pads are the tone holes, key cups, mechanism, and headjoint. A soldered tone hole is a separate piece of material that is soldered onto the body tube.

Flute pad replacement

The Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company offers in-house, professional quality flute services, ranging from minor adjustments to overhauls to mechanical upgrades, enhancements, and general maintenance. Our technicians are all flutists themselves, specifically trained in flute and piccolo repair and maintenance. We are certified by all major manufacturers, and can provide warranty service for all brands we sell.

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SoftFeel Pads. If you have completed the steps correctly, a ring is supposed to foster on the flute pad. Insert shims, if necessary, to achieve proper thickness. If everything has been done correctly, a ring should develop on the pad. Flute- Open hole. Repair School Tool Blocks. Pad Slicks. Complete Guide September 14, This will help avoid any confusion on where the screws belong while replacing flute pads. Once the flute pad cup is clean, insert a few adhesive pellets into the flute pad cup and apply heat—you need enough to melt the pellets, but nothing more than that. Dampen the front of the flute pad with a little water and pad slick. The cost of putting new pads on a flute can vary significantly. Using key wedges, force the keys closed and allow them to completely dry overnight.

Flute repads might be an easy or DIY task, but it properly requires some expertise and tools to ease the process. If you are not aware of tools and new in the field, it is highly recommended to get the repadding done by a professional flute technician.

Measure all of the pads individually and compare the sizes with the pads you have purchased for flute pads replacement. Allow the replacement flute pad to level itself over the tone hole. Organizing Blocks. Measuring Tools. Learn More. Saxophone Pearls Large Pearl Square. Implant the flute pad and allow it to cool. RooPads for Clarinet. Apply heat to the flute pad cups that require adhesive and thoroughly remove any leftover adhesive out of the flute pad cup. If you run into any problems, figure out which keys are the culprit. Moisten the front of each flute pad with a pad slick and a tiny amount of water. Important Facts September 16, This step should be done only after all of the flute pads are perfectly level and there are no leaks. Table of Contents Toggle. Jim Schmidt Black Gold.