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Re: Register key clicking noise

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2017-09-10 07:26

Not mentioned yet so it probably isn't the problem, but I'm throwing it out there anyway. It you have a cork octave key pad that is old and dried out it could be a tad bit noisy.

As for the spring you can try cork grease between the wood and the metal spring. If you are the daring try sanding the end of the spring with maybe 400 grit sandpaper or a jewelers file, and or bend the tip just a shade using pliers so the spring doesn't dig into the wood. Some horns don't have that metal plate between the spring and the wood. Don't bend it much, just a tad. This should solve all of your problems for the next 10 years. Where do you get a jewelers file? Harbor Freight sells them got about $5. They have sandpaper too for about the same price. They have pliers too, yes for about the same price! If you are lazy like me they have a mini electric file set for $31. I have all of these above.

Get the cork pads at JL Smith. My guess is they are $5 too!

I think this is an easy repair and everyone should attempt this repair. If you screw something up send it to me and I will fix it for free. But try it first :}

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Post Edited (2017-09-10 07:30)

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