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I have an odd problem with a Pearl I bought from a friend: I can't get low C using the levers, but I can if I press the keys shut with the side of my knee. When I examine the action I can't see anything wrong with the movement. It also seems a bit odd that I can see circular grooves in the pads, whi...

Just bought a Pearl student flute from a friend (who said she gave up after her 2nd lesson). I can occasionally get a non-committal bottom C out of it, and I can get a nice one if I close the pads with my inner thigh instead of my fingers (hope that's not too much information!). There are other note...