Hw 1 Piece Flute Pad Saver

by HW Products

Product Features

• Ultra-wicking microfiber material pulls moisture away from critical areas of the flute
• Will not shed or leave fibers in the flute
• Designed to be left in the flute when stored
• Quickly swabs out the flute during heavy playing sessions
• Pro quality product

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 1.1 x 1.1 inches ; 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0007Y6NZ0
• Item model number: U-FLU
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #8,310 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

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Product Description

Product Description

This product will more than pay for itself in a very short amount of time. The ultra-wicking fiber in this swab effectively removes damaging moisture and minerals from the bore, tone holes and pads then lets it quickly evaporate. This easy to use product is a must for flute players wanting the ultimate in care for their instrument.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No! BAD!, December 14, 2005

By	K. Berg - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Hw 1 Piece Flute Pad Saver

I have just one thing to say: NEVER use these! Yes, they absorb the moisture from your key pads, but they hang on to the germs! They are very unhealthy for you and your flute. The moisture can also be absorbed back into the pads, causing damage and your pads won't last very long. I've been playing flute for 10 years now, and have never used these on the advice of my flute teacher. Cigarette papers are much better for absorbing excess moisture from keys. They are cheaper and a LOT more sanitary.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Destroyer of Flutes!, March 6, 2006

By	Heather - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hw 1 Piece Flute Pad Saver

I quite agree with the first review. These are very bad for your flute. They harbor bacteria, and moisture causing the pads to just re-absorb the moisture. This damages the pads and causes the need for frequent repair. As the other review said, if you need to remove moisture from your key pads, use cigarette paper, not these. These are VERY unhygenic andwill end up costing you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in repair fee for your instrument. Be smart and PLEASE don't use these.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible idea, January 4, 2008

By	Cadence "Real Flutist" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hw 1 Piece Flute Pad Saver

No serious flutist with any common sense would trap all the moisture accumulated from their exhalation into the fibers of this bacterial breeding ground. And no, disinfectant will not help... it just gets even more chemicals onto your pads and inside your precious flute! The whole premise of "saving" pads is to get the foreign material AWAY from your pads... simply swabbing out your flute after use and storing the cloth AWAY from your flute is most effective.

In all honesty, pads on well-maintained flutes shouldn't have to be replaced for several years--meaning a long shot more than the ten or so years of playing through elementary and high school, after which, sadly, most stop playing.