The high E facilitator (a.k.a. “donut” or poor man’s split-E) is a way to easily tame the high E on the flute. This note can be problematic. It tends to respond stubbornly, with stuffiness and intonation problems.
Easy to install pre-made high-E facilitator for flute. Glue into the lower G hole with 105103 5-minute epoxy. Make sure that the facilitator sits below the edge of the hole. Measure the inner diameter of the hole to ensure the right size part. Available in white Delrin and Aluminum. Most prefer Aluminum for its similar color to silver
Step 1: Measure to select the correct size High E Facilitator. The diameter of the facilitator should fit the hole securely as possible without being tight.
Step 2: Insert your Flute body mandrel into the bore of the instrument. Please ensure that the mandrel is clean and polished, and wipe the bore first. We don’t want to create any scratches.
Step 3: Wearing your gloves, mix up some quick set epoxy and apply a small amount to the edge of the High E Facilitator. Use a toothpick for this (in our next catalog- to be sure!).
Step 4: Set the High E Facilitator into the tone hole (make sure it’s the right hole). Set the High E Facilitator into the hole so that the saddle shaped side is fitting down on the mandrel. The mandrel serves as an alignment tool, and as a stop when inserting the High E Facilitator.
Step 5: Clean up any glue squeeze out quickly before the glue sets. After a minute, pull the mandrel out. Let the glue set up for half an hour then reassemble the instrument. I did tell you to take the keys off the flute before shoving the High E Facilitator in, didn’t I?
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