how to fix this particular leak

shortandsilly · Post by **shortandsilly** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:21 pm

when playing f sharp in the staff, i have a leak in the G key[two down from the g# key..] from pressing down the D key with my right hand.. i don't know if i have made myself clear but basically the leak is in the G key. does anyone know how to fix this one in particular? i can't afford a tech right now and it will be awhile before i see a teacher or anything..so i have to do this on my own. help is appreciated. thnks

flutepicc06 · Post by **flutepicc06** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 1:36 pm

If you really mean 2 down from the G#, it should be the F# key that is leaking, not the G. It may be a pad problem, or simply an adjustment issue, but without seeing the flute, it's impossible to tell, and any advice I gave might actually lead to more problems, if I guessed wrong. In any case, trying to repair a flute is not something you should do unless you have some training (if you're interested in learning how to work on flutes, PM me, and I would be more than happy to point you to some good resources for that). Just taking a screwdriver to your flute without a clear idea of what's wrong and how you're going to fix it is likely to end in more problems than you started with. I know you said you can't afford a tech, but perhaps you could schedule a special session with your teacher to get them to look at it, or could find someone to lend you a different flute until you can get yours to a tech. This really is something a tech should take care of.

shortandsilly · Post by **shortandsilly** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:58 am

flutepicc06 wrote:If you really mean 2 down from the G#, it should be the F# key that is leaking, not the G. It may be a pad problem, or simply an adjustment issue, but without seeing the flute, it's impossible to tell, and any advice I gave might actually lead to more problems, if I guessed wrong. In any case, trying to repair a flute is not something you should do unless you have some training (if you're interested in learning how to work on flutes, PM me, and I would be more than happy to point you to some good resources for that). Just taking a screwdriver to your flute without a clear idea of what's wrong and how you're going to fix it is likely to end in more problems than you started with. I know you said you can't afford a tech, but perhaps you could schedule a special session with your teacher to get them to look at it, or could find someone to lend you a different flute until you can get yours to a tech. This really is something a tech should take care of.

alright. thnks anyway

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 7:55 pm

I know it's a bummer, but he's right..
I grew up in the shop, but flutes can still be a bear to sort out sometimes.

Since flutepicc06 knows of some resources on repair, you should take him
up on the offer to share them with you. At least then you will have a good
idea on the next time.

mark