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arpthark
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Re: brass iguana - your experiences

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Brass iguanas soldered to the bell are junk. It's all mental.

However, I swear by this method: solder a brass chameleon to your third valve slide. Instant results. Sounds like Deck.
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bloke wrote:I'm considering (as have so many others) soldering a brass iguana to the bell of my Yamaha YCB-826S.

I'm just wondering how others of you have benefited (or not) from having done this.

Thanks in advance !

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Re: brass iguana - your experiences

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Bloke, have you been hitting the George Dickel a little hard tonight?
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Re: brass iguana - your experiences

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Solder? No.

Super glue? Now we're talking!
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Not really worth it unless it can be made into a moving part.
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Re: brass iguana - your experiences

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Actually, a gecko soldered on the bell next to the thumb ring makes a great way to rest your palm.
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