Flute/replacement part

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Expert: Joe Piccolo - 9/12/2009


Question
bought a Geminhardt online.  missing a crown and tiny piece on the foot.  So sorry i don't know what its called - but its the part he pushes down with his pinky to play a middle c.  So my questions are:  1. What is this called and where do i find one?  2. AND - it needs some serious detailing - what's the best way to do that?  3. The pads look fairly dry and its my guess they will need replacing soon.  What exactly do i look for?

Answer

Student flute for sale
Hello,

I didn't get your name?

The missing piece as per your description would be a D#/Eb key D sharp-e flat key.

The trick to finding the right key is the serial number; as instruments and their respective designs change over time.

My suggestion would be for you to send me your instrument for repair, or to find a local technician. If you supply me with your city and state/province/ and postal code I can recommend a technician.

For more information on assessing your repair needs, visit my website @

http://www.thebalancedscale.com/fass.html

There is a printable repair assessment form, and shipping and packing instructions.

The pad's will no doubt require adjusting or replacing. Once again visit me website for a in depth look into repair assessment.

http://www.thebalancedscale.com/fass.html
http://www.thebalancedscale.com/fcoa.html
http://www.thebalancedscale.com/bgf.html
http://www.thebalancedscale.com/bgfent.html


If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the flute?
Who is the flute for?
Do you have a repair budget in mind?
How can I help further?

I wish you the best of luck with your flute!

Good luck for great notes

Joe Piccolo (no kidding)  

Joe Piccolo

Expertise

all things related woodwind repair and maintenance. I do not accept qustions regarding serial numbers and the value of new/used flutes.

Experience

Repair at the Balanced Scale is not Sax Pads considered in terms of “good enough” for a student instrument and meticulous for the professional. Traditional and time-tested materials and practices are coupled with modern band instrument repair tooling, techniques, and materials to provide excellent repair for all instruments.

Organizations
Part of a Larger Organization N.A.P.B.I.R.T. (National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians), of which I have been a member since 2004, is an international professional association comprised of musical instrument repair technicians from all over the world. A network of colleagues, mentors and friends, the Association encourages the continuing growth of the industry’s knowledge base through its newsletter, yearly conferences, and workshops.

Education/Credentials
Continuing Education - Student for Life In 2004-2006, I attended and completed the practical portion of a highly specialized program focusing on brass and woodwind repair at Keyano College. The Music Instrument Repair Program (M.I.R.) is the only one of its kind in Canada. The Program offers students a comprehensive foundation of repair theory coupled with practical application followed up with industry feedback and guidance. During my time at Keyano, I developed a deep interest in flute repair. In 2007, this interest took me to Straubinger Flutes in Indianapolis, Indiana where I received specialized training and certification for the installation and servicing of Straubinger pads. Experience and Training at a Glance Straubinger Flutes, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 2007 – Straubinger Pad Certification Keyano College - M.I.R. Lab, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada 2004-06 - Student Shop Assistant Tool Trade, Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1993-2004 - All aspects of manual machining related to the tooling industry: Precision grinding E.D.M. (electrical discharge machining) Layout and inspection Hand polishing Spotting and fitting I.S.O. training University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1990-92 - Music Education

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