Expert: Kenton Scott - 8/29/2006

Question
I am looking for information on two brands. A flute under the label
Heiner (low serial #) and a saxaphone under the label of "American
Leader - Made in Italy. How would I find information on these
instruments. I am wondering if it is sensible to get the sax re-
padded when I don't know anything about it. Thanks for any
information or leads.

Answer
I have seen reference to American Leader, but I don't know who actually made them. And/or who marketed them.

And I don't find a Heiner company.  There is a Heinel, however.

Tough decision on whether to repad.  If they aren't too bad, maybe you could do just a few pads done to get it in playing condidion and then get the instrument further tested to see what its quality is.