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Re: Bore maintenance advice

Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2017-06-17 01:49

I think it's important to note that waxing or coating the bore of an instrument is generally only done to give it a smoother finish or to protect the wood from moisture. I have occasionally used an epoxy coating on instruments with severe rotting in the upper joint. While this does help improve how the instrument plays, it will not eliminate leaks in my experience. Also, this is really only necessary if an instrument has been abused for years with little to no maintenance. Newer instruemnts should not have this problem if they were maintained well.

Some other people also mentioned knots and cracks. While these can allow air to leak, coating the bore is not the best way to solve the problem.

-Jdbassplayer

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