Hi folks,
This only happens when I press down hard.
https://youtu.be/kIGcNuMBpY8
The valve is as lubricated as possible (I think).
Any thoughts?
Trying to put off taking it to a repair man as I've just moved to Moscow. If need be, I'll find someone...
Sticking rotor
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Sticking rotor
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Re: Sticking rotor
Good call.
Yamahas YFB621, YBB621 & YEB 631
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
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I reckon that's probably done it.
Chinese instrument. Do I regret not having it chemically cleaned: yes.
Chinese instrument. Do I regret not having it chemically cleaned: yes.
Yamahas YFB621, YBB621 & YEB 631
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
Conn 20K, Bubbie, Tornister & Amati Bb helicon
Perinet ophicleide, Kaiser serpent, YEP 321 Euphonium, King 3B bone, YBL612II bass bone, Meinl flugabone
Double bass, bass guitar, bass sax
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