Master technician T.J. Herrick is Nashville’s only repairman certified to install and repair Straubinger™ Pads. Straubinger™ Pads are designed specifically for hand-made flutes and consist of different materials and components than a traditional pad. The patented pad support unit and profiled washer are machined to close tolerances, one at a time, on a high precision lathe. Also available are piccolo and clarinet pads based on the patented flute pad.
The actual installation of the Straubinger™Pad requires careful preparation of the flute. The instrument must be in the very finest mechanical condition in order for the pads to be installed properly. Special tools and training are required to perform this work. T.J. attended workshops to cover the concepts, methods of application, and procedures involved in installing the Straubinger™ flute pad. Successful completion of the workshop is determined solely at the discretion of David Straubinger and entitles the repair technician to be a certified Straubinger repairman, with full entitlement to use the Straubinger™ Pad in their repair business.
Benefits
Improved precision, stability and pad durability
Better projection and intonation
Consistent response
Less repairs and adjustments needed
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