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D'Addario Rico Padgard Flute | D'Addario Padgard swabs absorb moisture, protect instrument pads, store easily and help keep woodwinds clean.

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Style: Flute


Features

  • The Rico Padgard for flute is designed to fit most models of flutes.

    Rico's Padgards offer a convenient way to dry out your instrument. Padgards are made from soft, absorbent material that helps wick moisture and keep your instrument dry after play.

    Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.

  • Designed to fit most flutes
  • Soft material
  • Absorbent fibers wicks moisture
  • Also available for saxophones and clarinets
  • Also available for piccolo

Description

Designed to dry out the instrument and protect the pads from damage caused by moisture, Padgards are simple to use and will help keep your instrument in the best condition for years. At its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest clarinetists and saxophonists use Rico brand reeds, such as Anthony McGill, Mark Nuccio, Jessica Phillips, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Walter Boeykens, Seiji Yokokawa, Philippe Geiss, Diastema Saxophone Quartet, and many more. For more information, visitFrom the Manufacturer The Rico Padgard for flute is designed to fit most models of flutes.Rico's Padgards offer a convenient way to dry out your instrument. Padgards are made from soft, absorbent material that helps wick moisture and keep your instrument dry after play.Since the acquisition of Rico by D'Addario & Co., Rico has strengthened its position as the global leader in woodwind reeds and accessories. Rico's state-of-the-art reed research center in Southern California employs a collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds, including Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone. Rico reeds are designed to benefit all levels of musicians, from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Many of the world's finest woodwind players perform with Rico reeds, such as Mark Nuccio, Jerry Bergonzi, Chris Potter, Benny Golson, Ernie Watts, Bob Sheppard, Henri Bok, Richie Hawley, Eric Alexander, and many more.

Color: Original Version


Brand: D'Addario


Instrument Key: A


Material: Wood


Style: Flute


Brand Name: D'Addario


Included Components: Padgard


Global Trade Identification Number: 25


UPC: 046716576125


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer: 0


Unit Count: 1 Count


Item Type Name: Accessory


Model Name: RPADGFLT01


Model Number: RPADGFLT01


Manufacturer Part Number: RPADGFLT01


Warranty Description: D'addario strives to be a customer-centric company dedicated to producing the highest quality musical instrument accessories in the world. If you have purchased a d'addario product that you believe to be defective, we invite you to submit a contact us form, selecting defect/warranty as inquiry type. We are committed to providing a fair resolution and hope that you will want to continue supporting our brands. Please note only products purchased through authorized d'addario resellers qualify for consideration. D'addario reserves the right to determine appropriate support on a case-by-case basis and at our sole discretion.


Instrument Key: A


Material Type: Wood


Color: Original Version


Style: Flute


Finish Type: Poliert


Item Weight: 32 g


Item Dimensions: 18.25 x 4 x 0.62 inches


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Monday, Sep 7

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Does the job!
Style: Bb Clarinet
Handy to store and it removes the moisture in my clarinet after I finish playing. It is a good cleaning tool for the money.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024 by C Berry

  • Great brand I needed this for my saxophone
Style: Alto Sax
D’Addario say no more. I got a student saxophone so I can begin my learning journey with this instrument. unfortunately the cleaning clothes they provide are not adaquit for how well I want to take care of my instrument so that's where this pad guard comes into play. It does it's job exactly as described making cleaning a lot easier than pulling a cloth through the instrument with a string. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to speed up their cleaning process with a brand name you can trust. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024 by Jazzsticks

  • Gets the job done.
Style: Alto Sax
Definitely could be a little thicker and fuller but worked great for me, a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024 by Bre Fowler

  • Time saver!
Style: Soprano Sax
I have become a big fan of these D’Addario swabs. I have one for each of my horns. They come in specific sizes for soprano, alto, and tenor. If you have a budget horn that came with the fluffy ones, get rid of that and get one of these for your horns! Because these are far superior having lint free, long fibers, they can reach the tone holes and pads. After using the cloth swab, I use this by spinning and moving it up and down opening all the closed keys to help dry them off. My incidence of sticky keys has nearly disappeared without having to individually use drying cloths or papers. The fibers are long enough to brush the tone holes where they contact the pads. This has significantly reduced the time that I spend on cleaning up my instruments. Now, I may only have to do intricate cleaning once every month or two. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025 by G RobertB

  • Little smaller than I expected but still works.
Style: Flute
It, indeed, cleaned my flute.
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024 by midnight midnight

  • Smooth as silk
Style: Alto Sax
I have always used a silk swab and an end plug on my sax. This pad guard minimizes the swabbing and offers better end plug protection for the octave stem. It slides in and out easily and is nice and soft.
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024 by Patricia

  • I have 1 for my Tenor Sax, too
Style: Alto Sax
I use the one that I bought for my Tenor Sax for 16 years.
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024 by W. Hudecek

  • Perfect size
Style: Alto Sax
Was exactly what I needed for my Alto.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 by bridie

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