Simba Instruments Flute Care And Use

Important

Before attempting to return to store, call 800-811-0109 to arrange for exchange, repair parts or information on

warranty work. The retailer cannot give refunds for damaged or used instruments. Simba Instruments reserves the

right to determine if the instrument is in its original condition and if it warrants a full or partial refund as defined by

the warranty.

Welcome

Expert craftsmen construct your flute from the highest-grade materials. This fine instrument will give years of

service if a small amount of time is spent on proper care. Because of extreme close tolerances on the moving parts,

proper maintenance and cleaning procedures are very important.

When you first receive your flute, it comes packed with the keys in the down position. You must first carefully

remove the transit packing cork pieces to free the key mechanisms (Illustration B). Pull the wedge shaped pieces

out from under the arms very carefully.

Illustration B.

If the arms get bent, the keys will not close at the proper times or at all. The flute will then need to be readjusted for

proper action. Do not remove the thin slices of cork that are glued to the back of the arms. These are bumpers to

cushion the arm and quiet the mechanism when you let up on the keys. If all the larger wedge pieces are removed,

then all the keys should move freely.

Wipe the tenons (ends) clean. Avoid ever grabbing a section by the delicate key mechanisms. If any mechanism is

bent, the flute will not work. Hold the body of the flute by the barrel (head-joint-socket) and the head-joint by the

tubing below the lip plate. Insert the head-joint into the barrel very carefully using a twisting motion, never a

Table of Contents

Do you have a question about the Flute and is the answer not in the manual?

Page 1 Illustration B. If the arms get bent, the keys will not close at the proper times or at all. The flute will then need to be readjusted for proper action. Do not remove the thin slices of cork that are glued to the back of the arms. These are bumpers to cushion the arm and quiet the mechanism when you let up on the keys.
Page 2 Never grease or oil joints or sockets. If your joints are too tight, clean the tenon and socket with a polishing cloth. If this fails, seek a specialist in flute repair. If your joints are too loose, seek a specialist in flute repair.
Page 3 Service If a problem develops that cannot be resolved by the maintenance procedures outlined above, the instrument should be taken to a qualified repair shop. Any good repair shop can make repairs and adjustments to this instrument. If they can work on one brand, they can work on this instrument. Parts can be ordered from Simba Products, Inc. the same as any other brand.