Author: claire70
Date: 2008-01-13 20:27
jhoyla wrote:
> Do you oil the bore? This can happen to me when I have oiled
> the bore recently.
>
> If so, try running a small amount of soapy water down the
> "back" side of the bore, opposite the tone holes, to "lay-down"
> a track for moisture to follow. A turkey baster may be useful
> for this. Do it slowly! And never, ever tip the instrument
> forward (tone-holes downwards). Never.
>
> Hope the problem clears up soon!
No, I haven't oiled the bore, partly because I'm scared to, and partly because Howarths (where I bought it 3 months ago) told me it wouldn't be necessary.
Should I try the soapy water anyway?
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