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Re: Replating Keys

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-03-28 20:40

Nail polish??!!!!????

This makes your keys very "tacky" and effects your abililty to play.

Just use a 100% cotton cloth to wipe the keys down after you play. This will cut down on the oxidation process.

The other "thing" about replating is that it changes the tolerances of the keys..... distances between posts, etc. So you need a trusty repair person to make things right.

If you are just worried about tearing through metal (as I do as well) you can think about gold if you must replate. Gold is resistant to toxic sweat in ways that nickel and silver can only dream about.

Also, if you're in the market for a new pro horn, Yamaha's CSG-H has nickel/gold plated keys ......well under three grand the last time I checked.

..............Paul Aviles

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