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Re: Tuning Rings

Author: TomS
Date: 2015-04-18 00:29

I use modified nylon tuning rings originally made by Yamaha ... they are now about 0.5 mm thick each. I like them because they help seal the joint, lessens the joint wobble, gives some repeat ability and eliminates accidentally pushing the joint in, after having tuned. I usually keep two or three hung on my music stand. I add them as I warm up and the surrounding air warms up (40 wind players on a warm stage!). it also seems like they make for slightly less blowing resistance (maybe imagination) and have less effect than a equivalent amount of pulling without the rings (finer adjustment).

I had some rings made for the center joint ... but lost these somewhere. Seems like a good idea to use these ... I pull 0.5 to 1 mm in the center, usually.

Tom

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