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Re: Removing the Sliver Keys

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2018-08-05 21:46

I just had someone here with a problem of accidentally hitting one of those. He didn't want to have the spring there, but was afraid to lose parts, so removing the spring, post and/or screw wasn't a good option.

I ended up plugging the tone hole with a cork plug (which is what I'd suggest regardless), but under the tone hole rim, and left the key in place. In addition I put a too thick bumper under the touchpiece, like a wedge, but glued so it can't fall off.

If like him you also want a backup plug, but the key touchpiece itself is bothering you by rubbing against your finger, not just worried about opening it by accident, you can plug and put tape over it too.

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