Protek and Bridges

[Richard Brekne]

Farrell wrote:

> Good to know I am not the only one slow to recognize a joke - or a jab. We talk about loose bridge pins as being a primary cause of false beats - I can't imagine too many things that would help a bridge pin loose grip of its surrounding wood than a little dab of Protek. I imagine you tried applying it to reduce string/bridge/pin friction. But I wonder if it would not have the effect of loosening the bridge pin.

Hmm.... It is supposed to leave a thin coating. So perhaps it might actually tighten the fit just a tad in addition to making it more slick as it were. Up and down looseness of the bridge pin ???? Would seem the side bearing would prevent this from being a problem.... or what ?

RicB

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> Terry Farrell
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> > > > 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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