Gemeinhardt Pro Flute Cleaning Kit

by Gemeinhardt

Product Features

• Impregnated polishing mitt
• Flute body handkerchief swab
• Headjoint swab
• 3 flute swab cloths
• Small double-ended duster brush

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0002F58YQ
• Item model number: 10870
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,674 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

Includes impregnated polishing mitt, flute body handkerchief swab, headjoint swab, 3 flute swab cloths, a small duster brush, and key and hinge oiler. The handkerchief swab should be used following each session of play or practice of the flute. The weighted end should be dropped through the body and footjoint with the headjoint removed. 2 or 3 pulls through the instrument will soak up moisture and prevent both sticking pads and odors. The unique headjoint swab fits into the end of your cleaning rod. The 2 flaps should be folded together and inserted in the slot in the rod. The hooded portion should be folded back over the rod and the rod inserted into the open end of the headjoint until it is just touching the closed end (tuning cork assembly) of the headjoint. 2 or 3 passes in and out will clear condensation build-up. The double end duster brush is used to clean the area where the moving parts of your flute come together. You will see that dust, lint, moisture, and other materials seem to gather at these points. Brushes should always be used dry. No water or oil should be used on the brush. The key and hinge oiler is a remarkable oiling device, allowing you to place a small drop of highly refined oil on the hinge tubing next to the posts. Oil should not be added if hinges and screws are not thoroughly cleaned. Extreme care should be taken to never let any oil touch the pads of the flute.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good kit, but be careful, February 16, 2010

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Dawn (Oak Harbor, WA, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Gemeinhardt Pro Flute Cleaning Kit

This is a great kit to include with any flute, but be sure you, or your child, knows how to properly use it. The oil and brush should be removed all together. Except for those who are knowledgeable about how to repair flutes these items should not be used. Oil should only be applied by a technician, doing so yourself could ruin your flute, or at the very least make a big mess! I have been playing the flute for over 20 years and my daughter, who just started, found some of the cleaning items that I found unnecessary easier to use than the ones I preferred.

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor instructions, September 16, 2008

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kool_k - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gemeinhardt Pro Flute Cleaning Kit

The instructions were very poor. For example, there are no instructions on how to use the polishing mitt. I cannot understand the small picture for the headjoint swab.

The most useful instruction was this note "consult your band director, teacher ... regarding .. the use of this care kit"!

The materials seems to be of good quality.