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Got in a silver and brassYani curved soprano that seems to want to jump octaves on initial attack on low F and F# at times.Adjusted for leaks and the horn...
Check the fit of the neck..rotate the neck in the receiver and see if the resistance is the same 360 degrees around..if it's not, that's most likely your...
We iron all the pads before we install them, and then steam the entire horn (pads wedged down) to set the seat in the leather and felt. This really makes for a...
It's a Conair, that Sharon got at Sam's Club...it sits on the floor, has a rather long hose, and didn't cost a huge amount (I don't remember how much) and is...
yes From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Tapscott Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 9:31 AM To:...
Hi all, Thanks, Steve and all you fellows who helped me with my problem. I'm the guy with the "Kolhart 55" that smelled bad!!! I had the horn repaded and now...
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Sorry...I don't know how this slipped through....this member is history From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On...
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Steve, Please put the pictures in the Photos area of the group. For whatever reason, I can't see the pictures from the posting, or from the e-mail. Thank you,...
I'll do that..I often wonder if things that I see can be viewed by others...my doctor tells me that if I will take my medication as prescribed the problem will...
Now we all know that you shouldn't use oils or greases on the neck tenon or receiver since they attract dust and grit which can act as an abrasive (we did all...
How about a more-or-less permanent Teflon sleeve that fits over the neck tenon. The receiver would have to sized larger. One could even go a step better. Let...
Teflon (PTFE) is, actually, pretty stretchable. I think that with an angle of ~1 degree would be enough to keep the sleeve in place and let it stretch over...
The angle would be the same as that of the conical bore. In other words, to maintain continuity of the cone, rather than have a cylindrical section at the...
The sleeves etc. are well and good, but too expensive.....my question was really based around an acceptable lubricant that did not retain grit and dust From:...
I have an old tube of a white dry lubricant called "Lub-a-Lite", sold by a Panef Mfg Co in Milwaukee. More recent Google hits show Rochester for the company...
What about a thin sheen of synthetic motor oil containing PTFE? A trumpet friend and colleague recommended adding a couple of drops to valve oil; I notice that...
I think that would attract and retain grit From: SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SaxophoneRepair@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tim eddy Sent: Monday,...