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RE: Can I leave it assembled?

Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2001-04-12 15:53

Another thing to consider. If it is left assembled more dust collects on the mechanism, especially where oil is present. This then wicks the oil out from where it should be and evaporation is more rapid. This leaves the pivots more prone to rust. I consider rust protection to be the main reason for the oil being there. So if you leave it out it may be a good idea to make a dust cover of some sort, say a long skinny plastic bag so you can still see the instrument and be inspired to play, which I suppose is the main reason for leaving it out. It was for me.

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