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Just to clarify, the amount of the exposure is not as critical as being sure that all of the pad contacts the tone hole simultaneously. Thanks for bringing out this fact. There were significant differences in pad exposure - even across the footjoint. I suppose this is an artifact of onezy-twozy pad...

Generally, the pad should be visible by a few tenths of a mm. If you carefully examine a pad you will see that the pad side edge is straight. Then it begins to curve a bit where it transitions from the side to the exposed surface. Usually, the curve should just start ever-so-slightly above the edge...

Hello! I purchased a well made, but well used flute. Prior to the purchase some of the worst pads were replaced. I have used it hard, and some of the older pads now are in pretty rough shape. I am fairly logical, resourceful, and mechanically inclined, and I decided that since most of these pads req...