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 Re: Key not lifting properly
Author: vboboe 
Date:   2009-03-18 15:59

start with the simplest diagnostic first and work towards the more complex after that

this was my third thought, but it should come first
use a magnifying glass (if necessary) to inspect all the moving parts for this key mechanism and related linkages, to see if there are any hairs or fibres stuck in there, and if so, pull them out *before* oiling anything

...my first thought as a novice in mechanical -- when was it key oiled recently or when was the last time it got any key oil?

Too often we owners just assume it was done last time the repair guy saw it -- they just work the problem you took it in for unless you've specifically asked for oiling, but of course it all depends on any particular repair guy's method with instruments

it's amazing how the tiniest amount of key oil in those fine spaces between fittings on rods can miraculously free up sticky mechanism

Repeat, key oil from the woodwind department, mine is in needle oiler -- but do not apply directly from this, even needle oiler dispenses too much oil for the job

Based on your description, check the rod that passes under left (basic) G# key

i use a flat toothpick, thin end, dip in key oil, pass around each space on that rod (two ends and one in between, also the link lever & pin right under the A key) and work the key as you do this to help the oil spread around moving parts

while you're at it, oil the spaces at rod ends which hold the G# lever (on the front above F# bridge) and all of the right side G# mechanism likewise

much better to use less oil, up to 2-3x light applications, than glob too much and then have to fiddle about mopping up

... and second thought -- has a spring come off its hook?

check spring under the same rod that passes under the left G# key, the A key-cap is a shortish spring under there

if you don't have a spring hook, a fine crochet hook can substitute until you invest in a spring hook, very efficient tool

springs can be jumped off while using a cleaning rag that gets caught on the pointed end of a spring wire, so it's not that uncommon to have a spring off, the spring hook tool is very handy in your kit

if none of these easy DIY solutions work, move on to the excellent other choices ahead of you

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