Keeping your pads free from damage-causing moisture is a crucial part of maintaining your instrument, ensuring it will continue to play and sound great. The Rico by D’Addario Pad Guard is a helpful tool in the battle against pad-destroying moisture. After you’ve fully cleaned and swabbed your instrument, simply insert a Rico by D’Addario Pad Guard into the body, and it will completely remove any residual moisture while your instrument sits between practices and performances.