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Re: Due maintenance!

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2003-05-09 16:59

Morrigan -

If the problem is that the leather pads are sticking to the rims, the solution is easy. A standard repair shop trick is to slip a (U.S.) dollar bill under the pad, press down on the pad cup and pull the bill out. It has just the right amound of abrasiveness to remove the crud. Presumably an Australian dollar bill will do the same.

If the rods are binding, this is due to shrinkage of the wood and is not the repairman's fault. As a temporary fix, loosen the top screw for the low E key rod (just below the right ring finger hole) about 1/8 turn. Then take it back to the shop to have things ajusted.

Next, an ethical point. You shouldn't foist off a problem on a beginner, who's a human being like you, and doesn't know what the problem is. Suppose a pro were to do the same to you?

Finally, give the repairman a chance to do the right thing. Take the instrument back, speak gently and give him glowing compliments, and he's almost sure to fix it for free. You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Best regards.

Ken Shaw

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