Steve, that sounds like the same stuff that I've been getting from Kraus. He sells it in medium, firm, & extra firm consistencies. I often use the medium in...
I have a 10M with a really UGly surface. Looks like it has mange and was poisoned with dioxin and ate too much chocolate besides. I've test-played it quite...
I was told that paint stripper will take the lacquer off ... then I would silver plate -- but then I am dreaming ... to me gold lacquer looks cheap Frz...
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Does it leach the copper out of the brass as chromic acid does? "There's only 12 notes. It's all in how you use them!" Tim Price Visit my website and online...
No, Steve. It leaves the surface perfect. Not that "Chartreuse Green" that Bright Dip does. The surface is also very inactive when it comes out meaning that it...
Since Allied stopped selling their Coral Stripper, I've been searching for a good LIQUID strip. Not paste. Have you come across any good formulas? Rex just...
You can buy Aircraft brand stripper by the gallon at Auto Zone. I usually get the aerosol, since it gets into all of the tight spots and I don't get it on my...
Hi: My mother-in-law gave me a Lady Face Conn Alto with a serial number of M 272669. I think this puts its' manufacture date in the mid 1930's. I've been told...
The Zep Citrus cleaner didn't work: I guess the lacquer on this horn isn't nitrocellulose. What's the cleanup / hazmat procedure around Aircraft aerosol...
Does it say "Low Pitch"? If so, it will tune up with modern instruments at A=440hz. If it says "High Pitch", it is a European model, and is tuned about 1/4 ...
Hi Guys, Even thought I add only very little to the group, I am gaining an enormous education from you all. This is a wonderful and sharing group. Wally ... ...
FYI, Conn made the "High Pitch" models for the European market, and those were intended to sell there and stay there. But still, people would buy them and...
Further, if you have a "High Pitch" instrument, there is just NOTHING that will work to bring it down to pitch and play in tune. All sorts of things have been...
Put it in the Citrus and leave it for a couple of days. If it is the original lacquer, it WILL begin to peel off. Steve ====================================== ...
iT SHOULD BE STAMPED UNDER THE SERIAL NUMBER WITH EITHER L (LOW PITCH) OR H (HIGH PITCH. IF IT'S A LOW PITCH HORN, TRY ANOTHER MOUTHPIECE. CONN MADE NO HORNS...
The pin for G# seems to me to be damaged (small portion of its end broke), so it doesn't push the key pad all the way down) or it doesn't have he necessary ...
Can anyone suggest a method to make the left side keys more accessable. The position is very very difficult to play the upper notes, D D# E F etc. Extentions,...
There are numerous ways to build up the side keys. Cork can be sculpted to your taste, fitted and glued with contact cement. You can also make extensions with...
Hi Toby, I might try the putty. Is the automotive epoxy putty a good product for this app? Do you think that it has enough strength to stand up under ...
AFAIK automotive putty should be fine. There is not much stress on it anyway. Toby ... From: Wally Shapiro To: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
When you say "left side keys" I think you mean palm keys. If it's anything like my ConnSop, and if you have hands as big as mine, then the extensions have to...
HI Toby, Yes, I large hands and all that you describe is accurate. My glove size is 10 ½ and I have large fingers also. I am going to try the Poxy route...
Runyon or Selmer Palm Key Risers (molded rubber), glued on with E6000 craft glue, hobby shops, craft stores. Removable, will leave no residue nor damage the...
If you are going to mold the palm key risers with epoxy putty, then glue on, use E6000. Paul ... If you are going to mold the palm key risers with epoxy putty,...
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