How much does it cost to replace the pads on a flute?
How much does it cost to replace the pads on a flute?
Flutes
| Service | Estimate of Price |
|---|---|
| Full Repad | $265 |
| Adjustment & Budget Repad | $225 |
| Adjustment & Partial Repad | $160 |
| Pad Replacement w/ Adjustment | *$8.00 |
How often should flute pads be replaced?
Flute pads typically last 3-6 years, depending on how often you do the maintenance. Make sure to keep your flute clean and dirt-free, and don’t forget to do yearly maintenance to improve the life of your flute pads and flute. This will save you future costs on repadding your flute.
How do I know if my flute needs new pads?
Turn the flute over and look at the pads (under the keys). Do not touch the pads with anything (damage). Look for fraying, peeling, puffing, or tears in the “skin” of the pads. If you see any of these, your flute can limp along for a while, but probably needs repair depending on the severity of the tears.
Can you use Vaseline on flute?
You should never use cork grease or vaseline on the joints of the flute. The keys themselves should only be oiled by a professional instrument repairer. The two joins on the flute (between the headjoint, the body and the footjoint) don’t need lubricating per se, but sometimes they can get a bit tight.
How long does it take to Repad a flute?
Adjustments can take anywhere from 15 minutes to over two hours, depending on the severity of the issue and the type of flute or piccolo. COAs require at least 1.5 hours and can take up to four hours, even if pads are not replaced. The dynamic that creates the most variables here is the age and type of pads.
Why does my flute sound so airy?
An airy sound on the flute means you have wasted air when you’re blowing. Now that is either from blowing too hard, or you have too big a hole and you have escaping air or you’re blowing in the wrong direction.
Can you use wd40 on a flute?
If you find a spring that is unhooked, take a very small wooden stick (something like a toothpick) with a flat end and very gently and carefully push the spring so that it hooks back into the saddle. 2 – Old oil – For this you need some penetrating oil (something like WD-40) . DO NOT SPRAY THE FLUTE WITH OIL!
How many years should a flute last?
I have seen flutes last anywhere from four to thirteen years with consistent playing before needing overhauls. Piccolos tend to last longer between overhauls.
