#WednesdayWisdom Live: How to Float a Pad

Here’s a list of MusicMedic products used in this #WednesdayWisdom Live!

Giant Double Sided Pad Slick

This extra large pad slick is the perfect tool for leveling larger saxophone pads. The large and thin blades on this tool make it simple to reach the back and sides of the largest pads. The wide blade and inflexible handle allow for even and firm pressure without the fear of damaging the felt. This simple tool makes padding easier and is used on a daily basis in our shop. Learn more & order today!

Double Sided Pad Slick

This small tool is a padders best friend. When installing woodwind pads with shellac, it is important that the pad hit the tone chimney evenly around the entire circumference. After heating the shellac behind the pad, use this tool to press up any high spots or parts of the pad that hit before the others. Once all the high spots have been lowered, use the Pad leveling tool to pull up any low spots in the pad. The long reach and special arch of this tool help to reach the back of the pad for leveling. Learn more & order today!

Stainless Steel Pad Slick

The pad slick is useful for leveling Clarinet, Saxophone, and Flute pads in their cups. Also useful as a pad iron and sax bumper felt adjuster. Learn more & order today!

Saxophone Pads

At MusicMedic.com, we use the finest Premium materials. Leather from Italy. Wool from the United Kingdom. We seek out the best for you, and using our strict quality control and close collaboration with our own Sax ProShop, we are able to bring you the best possible pad. Period. Learn more & order today!

Stick Shellac

MusicMedic.com shellac sticks are the finest available. Many technicians and players feel that a firm shellac which cools to a hard state improves the tone of the instrument. We offer 3 types of shellac for pad installation- Two synthetic sticks and one traditional natural light amber stick. Learn more & order today!

Z-Gun Startup Kit

The Z-Gun takes the hassle out of using shellac to install woodwind pads.  Using this precision dispenser, you can apply shellac without burns, mess or waste.The Z-Gun startup kit contains one Z-Gun and six shellac cartridges, and you can choose from amber or clear shellac, or a combo of each. Learn more & order today!

Vortex Air Torch

MusicMedic is the industry leader in hot air padding technology, and has won over many skeptical technicians. Many years ago, we realized that there had to be a better way than using flames in the shop and we created the Vortex Air Torch™. Hot air is safer, faster, and easier to use. The Vortex Air Torch™ from MusicMedic is designed to decrease padding time on all woodwind instruments, while eliminating burnt materials such as felt, cork, and lacquer. With 0-500 degree celsius temperature control as well as an air velocity controller, the Vortex Air Torch™ allows a technician to decide the exact temperature and velocity of air that touches the instrument. Learn more & order today!