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There is usually a bit of square paper glued to the tab to quiet the mechanism. They often become unglued and fall out. You probably need to replace that and then attempt the regulation again...

You are probably looking for something like the omni pad. This a simple closed cell foam flute pad with no skin.

There are some degradation problems with them reacting to silver but they might be an alternative for you>

http://krausmusic.com/omnipad/omniflut.htm

Mlle. Gabrielle Chambille, prop. 1923-1951. Seral numbers #9212-10442. (Records are for repairs
only).

Year is followed by last serial number made that year.
1928-9750;

That's by Marais, Les Folies d'Espagne

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWKdJdKV7NM

If it's not stuck, you might be able to just twist it out with a very small screwdriver and pressure. The traditional method is to drill a hole in the remaining steel and use a screw extractor to remove the nub. You'll need the smallest screw extractor you can find. I would recommend taking it to a ...

If it's just the edge of the hole irritating your lip, that can be checked and corrected. That edge can be safely adjusted for comfort since it is not crucial since the lip covers it anyway. It is a quick adjustment and can be done while you wait in a few minutes. Most shops won't touch it being the...

Hi, Thankyou for the reply and sorry for the slow response. I contacted Gemeinhardt directly with the serial number and they too said they used 1-72. I acquired a 1-72 die and cut a thread on some 2.4mm rod - the thread is much too small, intriguingly. Gemeinhardt are quite nonplussed! Will get bac...

Older models were engraved this way. On the back side just below the barrel, you will probably find a 958 mark. These were 958 silver. I would have to double check, but I believe they changed the engraving to include the "Z" when they switched to 925 silver..

Hey piped I bought the Pearl PF-500 new in the store in June 2019. AFAIK the flute is Chinese factory made but is designed by Japanese company, The factory is in Taichung, Taiwan and not mainland China. That's a huge distinction in terms of quality. FWIW, the 500 was a great flute (now discontinued...

Thanks for the reply Joe! I mean, for the meanwhile, it seems like it works fine, but I am curious what you mean by "bend out of regulation"? You mean eventually it'll flatten out and it will be back to the way it used to be? Yes, when the contact area is concentrated on one end and the rest of the...

You've got lots of factors here for that back connector. To answer your question indirectly, let me tell you how the mechanical design for this function should be setup. The plates for each section in proper adjustment should be "FULL CONTACT" not tipped, twisted, etc. The full face of one part must...

I'll see both Jen and Dave next week at NFA and will pass on a copy of your comments. They are currently traveling out of the country for a Galway event. I wouldn't expect to hear back from them until after NFA. We're all going to be out of the office while NFA is happening next week.

The New Story information is correct. Some 10-15 years ago, they were struggling and many thought it was the end for Gemeinhardt when they were purchased by their manufacturing partner Angel. Dave Pirtle, who's has been there for a long time, managed to buy control over the company and completely tu...

Make sure that the spring tension on the un-fingered keys F# and Bb is less than the main F key. Also check your padding for the F# and Bb by activating them through the F key. Do not depress them directly with your finger when padding final asjustments. If your spring tension is too high and your a...

The 103 is a silver plated student model flute..

That serial was made in 1982.