Gewa NEEDLE FILE SET 1,4 MM
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Blue steel : a material known for its strength and elasticity, suitable for key mechanisms.
- Diameter 1.4 mm : common size for manufacturing or replacing needle springs.
- Pack of 25 pieces : ideal for workshops, regular maintenance, or refurbishing multiple instruments.
- For clarinet or saxophone : designed for keys requiring a needle spring of this diameter.
Manufacturer Information
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A Discreet Part at the Heart of Woodwind Mechanics
On a clarinet or saxophone, the needle spring is one of the essential components that ensure the keys' return. Although invisible during play, it determines the mechanism's reliability: consistent tension helps the pads close properly and contributes to stable mechanics over time.
For Maintenance, Repair, and Precision Adjustments
This consumable is primarily intended for woodwind technicians, repairers, luthiers, and self-sufficient musicians. It is suitable for replacement interventions (broken or worn spring) or for adjusting the playing feel, especially when seeking a crisp and even key return across the instrument.
Sound Quality
A spring does not directly influence the timbre, but it plays a crucial role in responsiveness and sealing : a key that returns properly promotes the firm closing of the pad, limits leaks, and helps stabilize sound production, attack, and intonation. A suitable spring also contributes to comfort by reducing mechanical noise and the sensation of softness under the fingers.
Technical specifications
| Instrument | multi-instrument | ||
| Steel | blue steel | Quantity | pack of 25 pieces |
| Type | needle spring | Instruments | clarinet or saxophone |
| Diameter | 1.4 mm | Function | small mechanical part essential for the proper functioning of keys (key return and rebound) |
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Questions frequently asked
Is this 1.4 mm needle spring compatible with a clarinet?
The stated diameter is 1.4 mm and this spring is designed for clarinet or saxophone key mechanisms. Compatibility depends on the dimension required by the specific key.
How many springs are included in the pack?
The pack contains 25 needle springs of 1.4 mm.
Can a needle spring improve the return action of saxophone keys?
A suitable spring ensures the key’s return and response. Consistent tension promotes pad closure and can reduce a feeling of softness under the fingers.
Gewa Needle Spring Clarinet / Saxophone 1.4 mm: what type of intervention is it for?
This part is intended for replacing a broken or worn spring, as well as for mechanical adjustments. Its installation is especially aimed at woodwind technicians, repairers, instrument makers, and musicians capable of their own maintenance.
Does this spring affect the sound of the clarinet?
The spring does not directly affect the timbre. However, a properly returned key helps the pad close firmly, which contributes to sealing and stability of the sound production.
