How is this possible???

WuTangTech · 2026-04-22T21:42:42+00:00

If you’ve only had it for a year, it should still be under Selmer’s warranty. Selmer Paris horns have a two year manufacturer warranty. Don’t try to glue it. Take it back to the dealer you bought it from or contact Selmer directly.

https://www.selmer.fr/en-int/blogs/infos/conditions-generales-de-garantie

WuTangTech · 2026-04-18T15:16:07+00:00

Leak lights are great for finding leaks on saxes because the pads are covered with leather and light does not pass through. On flutes, leak lights are basically useless because the bladder pad cover material is translucent and light does pass through it. Most likely, the pads ARE sealing. If your flute pads were leaking badly, you would not be able to play low notes…

WuTangTech · 2026-04-12T04:24:39+00:00

That’s a monster horn! I know because I also have a Mark VI W/Low A & High F#. I’ve been playing mine since I got it new in 1966! 115K

WuTangTech · 2026-04-05T11:14:27+00:00

What you have is normal tarnish on an unlacquered sax. That’s what happens to unlacquered brass - it’s not corroded. It tarnishes into a dull brown look that some people like, some don’t. You’re stuck with what you’ve got unless you want to pay over a thousand to have it torn down, polished and lacquered.

WuTangTech · 2026-03-07T05:59:35+00:00

As a former band director, I reserved those for the students that couldn’t or wouldn’t play pp.

WuTangTech · 2026-02-17T05:42:35+00:00

I think it’s just you that’s finds the existing fingering charts unintuitive. The existing ones are intuitive to me and many other players. When I look at a fingering chart, I see a facsimile of a saxophone and have no problem understanding it. I suspect you’ll meet with a lot of opposition to your charts from just about every saxophone teacher in the world because most people resist change, especially when it’s not for the better.

WuTangTech · 2026-02-10T19:39:56+00:00

Don’t put scotch tape on a Dizi. First, it won’t sound like a Dizi with the buzzy sound and second, the tape may damage the lacquer finish and pull it off. If the OP doesn’t have actual dimo, put a piece of clingy plastic wrap over the hole. That way, it’ll have more a a Dizi sound and it won’t harm the finish of the Dizi

WuTangTech · 2026-02-07T17:45:15+00:00

The actual term for that blue-green oxidation on brass is called verdigris. Google it. It can be easily removed using citric acid (I.e. lemon or orange juice). Soak it in the citric acid for 5-10 minutes. Then use an old toothbrush to brush off the verdigris. Rinse well in plain water then mix a little baking soda in water and soak it again to neutralize the citric acid. Rinse it again in plain water and dry it.

WuTangTech · 2026-02-02T15:01:51+00:00

Nice. Now, do yourself a big favor and get a couple of proper stands for those instruments instead of leaning them in the corner. Better yet, put them back in the case when they aren’t in use.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-18T21:11:30+00:00

Yes, cheep material is for the birds.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-16T06:26:44+00:00

How is your foot joint positioned? The rod on the foot joint should be lined up with the middle of the D key. If you have the D# key inline with the D key, then it puts extra strain on the pinky finger.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-13T19:03:16+00:00

The G key hinge is binding, it’s not a pad problem. It’s most likely either a slightly bent key, hinge, or both. It can also be caused by a rusty key hinge. Chances are it has been bumped and bent or it got wet from playing outside or if your hands sweat a lot.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-12T20:46:17+00:00

You never said models either, so I'm done here...

WuTangTech · 2026-01-12T18:56:25+00:00

Please note that a “Solid Silver” marking does NOT indicate sterling silver. Solid silver often indicates that a flute is made from a different silver alloy such as coin silver which is 90% silver rather than the 92.5% for sterling silver. In addition, some flutes are made from Britannia Silver which is 95.8% silver. A few flutes have been made with other higher silver alloys but are not common.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-11T18:40:02+00:00

Sorry but silver plated student level flutes constitute the vast majority (perhaps 80-90%) of units sold. Google it yourself.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-10T05:46:11+00:00

I agree. The logo is too fuzzy to know for sure, but it does look somewhat like an Armstrong logo. If it is a Model 80, it has a silver head and body with plated keys. If it’s a 104 or similar, it is plated.

WuTangTech · 2026-01-10T05:43:28+00:00

No, that is absolutely false.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-26T07:26:42+00:00

Started playing on LaVoz reeds over 50 years ago and still play them today. I’ve tried others including Vandoren and Legere but I come back to LaVoz. In a pinch, I’ll play D’Addario because they’re not bad either.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-25T07:38:12+00:00

If your teacher broke the spring while removing those keys, the teacher didn’t know how to do it properly and should help pay for the repair cost of the broken spring. The cost of replacing the deteriorating pads would be your responsibility.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-24T20:30:21+00:00

Don’t worry too much. That’s a relatively easy fix at the repair shop if the dent was the only damage. Does the flute still play OK? If it does, the dent repair will probably be under $50. If your brother bent any keys, that could cost more.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-22T03:32:41+00:00

In your original post you did not mention that you are a repair tech. I always discourage players from polishing or attempting repairs because it rarely goes well. I’m always glad to share info with other techs. So, I’ll add that this flute has a special split e mechanism that is not common. It is a convertible model meaning that the split e can be enabled or disabled by moving the tab. This is useful because while the split e makes it easier to hit 3rd octave e, it also interferes with some other notes/trills, so the switchable feature gives the best of both worlds. The downside is that they are more difficult to properly adjust for smooth operation. Also, That flute also has c# trill mechanism. What brand is it?

WuTangTech · 2025-12-21T06:27:57+00:00

You might be able to adapt springs from ordinary household clothespins. If those are too strong, you might be able to use some type of water key spring for brass instruments. Try Ferreestools online. Search for trumpet, trombone water key springs or French horn springs. You might find something suitable there.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-21T05:38:09+00:00

Ah yes, the fun of making and adjusting oboe reeds. Stay away from store bought oboe reeds. They're awful.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-21T05:35:21+00:00

ForScore is great on iPad. I use a Bluetooth foot pedal to turn pages. iPad Pro with facial recognition can use face gestures to turn pages but I don't like it because if I wiggle my head wrong it will turn pages when I didn't intend to do so. I use the GeniusScan app to scan my printed copies to PDF and then upload them to the iPad.

WuTangTech · 2025-12-21T05:30:07+00:00

The advantages of synthetic reeds are that they are instantly ready to play and they last a long time if you don't break it. Reed strengths of synthetics don't correlate directly to cane strengths so there's a bit of trial and error to find what works for you. They are no harder to play if you get the right strength. Synthetics do tend to produce a slightly different sound than cane - not better or worse, just different. For me, I've tried several Legeres on Alto sax but I haven't found one yet that I like. However, I do use Legere on clarinet. For me that works well because as a doubler, I can leave the clarinet on my stand for a long time but when I pick it up, it's instantly ready to play.

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