Flute Headjoint Cork Demystified

A faulty flute headjoint cork can negatively affect your tone, articulation and intonation, but how do you know when your cork has gone bad if you can’t even see it? This video teaches you why the headjoint cork is so important and gives you a few simple tests to help you figure out if your cork needs to be replaced.

NOTE: I watched headjoint cork replacement procedures many times in person and on YouTube before attempting to do this on my own. Also, I started on the cheapest headjoint I could find before moving to my pro-level headjoints. You can seriously damage your headjoint if you make a mistake so, if possible, leave it to a professional.

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NOTE: I get my replacement headjoint corks and tools from J.L. Smith.

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