Spring stop in main slide
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Spring stop in main slide
So I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to take out a spring that it’s inside of my main slide that acts like a stop. It makes such a loud clanging noise even with the slightest touch.
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
It'll take a good technician about 5 minutes to pull the spring(s) and put in a set of regular bumpers.
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
Thank you!
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
I like my horns with the springs. Maybe the tech can de-clang it???
I'm not a complete idiot, some parts are still missing!
Greg Songer
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
It’s less of a clang and more like loud spring decompression. I personally like ing the full mobility around 1st position. Could be that it has a bad spring but I’m so used to not having one.
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
It's possible that one of the springs is loose. Before you head to the tech, try this:
Pull the outer slide in as far as it will go and squeeze it a bit. That may get the spring to "seat".
Pull the outer slide in as far as it will go and squeeze it a bit. That may get the spring to "seat".
Bruce Guttman
Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
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Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Orchestra
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
I just gave it a couple of squeezes but it’s still making noises. It sounds like the slide hitting the spring. I’m just thinking I’ll get it removed. How much would something like that cost?
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Re: Spring stop in main slide
Probably whatever your tech's minimum charge is. It's a 5 minute job.
Bruce Guttman
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