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Author: John Morton
Date: 2006-03-04 16:48
My bass is very sensitive to changes in the orientation of the upper and lower joints with respect to one another. A 1/16" offset at the bridge connections produces difficulties that get me in trouble. I find that some joint rotation occurs as I play, more if I'm in a jazz combo, turning and making cue gestures with the horn. The resistance to twisting seems firm when I assemble the horn, but there is definitely a tendency to creep under pressure.
Is there something I should do to condition the cork? Over time I eventually come to need cork grease (because the joints stick and release annoyingly as I twist back and forth to get the alignment right). But then a little is always too much. I am using the Doctor's synth grease, which is less viscous than the paste-like stuff I used to use. Should I try something else?
thanks
John Morton
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John Morton |
2006-03-04 16:48 |
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2006-03-04 17:12 |
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