Protek and Bridges

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Wed, 02 Apr 2003 13:40:00 +0200



Farrell wrote:

> Thanks for the tip - next time I need to pull a set of bridge pins, I'll try a little Protek first!
>
> Terry Farrell
>

Tip ??? I thought I was asking a couple questions....  But just in case there is any confusion.... this
is not something I am prepared to recommend without knowing more of the potential negatives that could
be related to this.

>
>
> > Hi List
> >
> > A recent experience on an old beater of an August Forster has left me
> > wondering about the potential benifits of letting a good deal of Protek
> > seep into the bridge / bridge pin holes. It seems to very slightly
> > dampen some high end noise, and have a similar, if not quite as
> > pronounced, effect on the kind of falsness that CA in bridge pins
> > addresses so well.  In addition to the basic lubricating that Protek
> > would have on the string / bridgepins.
> >
> > I am wondering then, given a generous dosage, what the longer term
> > effect on the wood itself is. It says on the product label that Protek
> > does not harm wood, and I am unable to find any other relevant
> > information about this.  Anybody have any knowledge / thoughts  on the
> > matter ?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > RicB

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Richard Brekne
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UiB, Bergen, Norway
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