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by pandaflute
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:57 am
Forum: Flute Repair and Maintenance
Topic: Straubinger pads
Replies: 4
Views: 6719

Re: Straubinger pads

Interestingly, I've actually been told by two techs that the reason I have issues is because I play with a light touch! I've had them on both a Brannen that was built for me and on my late 70s Powell. I also had issues with traditional pads, so it's not that Straubingers are worse, more that they ar...
by pandaflute
Thu Jun 26, 2014 6:58 pm
Forum: Flute Repair and Maintenance
Topic: Straubinger pads
Replies: 4
Views: 6719

Straubinger pads

Most of what I read and hear about Straubinger pads has been really good, but my experiences with them haven't been great. I find that they leak just as much as traditional pads, even after an overhaul. Has anyone else had this experience? I've had it on both a Brannen and a Powell and with differen...