2 Saxophone Pad Slicks: Choosing by Reach or In-Cup Leveling

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Do you need to level saxophone pads in their cups or reach the backs of woodwind pads? The double-sided tool's long reach helps access pad backs for leveling, while the flat tool is intended for in-cup saxophone pad leveling.

Product	Tool length
MusicMedic Double Sided Pad Slick	7.25 in (18.5 cm)
MusicMedic Stainless Steel Pad Slick	Not specified

1. MusicMedic Double Sided Pad Slick

Best for Back-of-pad access

For back-of-pad access during leveling, choose the MusicMedic Double Sided Pad Slick. Its long reach and arched profile help access the backs of woodwind pads.

It is for pressing high spots in woodwind pads installed with shellac. A separate pad-leveling tool is for lifting low spots.

Before ordering, confirm your pads are installed with shellac and that you need to press high spots.

2. MusicMedic Stainless Steel Pad Slick

Best for In-cup pad leveling

For in-cup saxophone pad leveling, choose the MusicMedic Stainless Steel Pad Slick. It is also intended for leveling clarinet and flute pads in their cups.

Other uses include pad ironing and adjustment of saxophone bumper felt.

MusicMedic Stainless Steel Pad Slick

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Which should you choose?

• For back-of-pad access during leveling or pressing high spots in shellac-installed woodwind pads; a separate pad-leveling tool is for lifting low spots:
  • MusicMedic Double Sided Pad Slick
• For leveling saxophone pads in their cups, with pad ironing and saxophone bumper felt adjustment as additional uses:
  • MusicMedic Stainless Steel Pad Slick