This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Just wanted to thank all of you who've responded so far. Certainly, if any blame falls to me, it's for being so naive as to trust this work to somebody just because of the internet. I especially wanted to thank Joe Goss for his advice on dealing with the tenon problem. Joe, I think you're quite possibly right about having deregulated the Bb - that's the key that's right in the way of your thumb when you try to remove the bell joint. In any event it sort of reinforces my contention that he must not have assembled and tested the instrument after doing the work. Also, I have left it overnight a couple of times now, and with plenty of grease it's becoming a little more manageable. But I'll have to try what Joe suggests (or get a pro to do it), otherwise I still risk damaging the key work every time I play. Incidentally, we're separated by roughly 500 miles. There are no reliable woodwind repair people that I know of in my area - I currently live in a small town, in a rural area of southern Ohio. Anyhow, thanks again to all of you. Your responses are quite thought-provoking and instructive - as usual, for this group! Mickey ___________ Mickey, Move on. Be glad he sent the check back. Keep it for proof. There are no guidlines for this type of person. You do not mention the distance involved in this transaction or the local area. Bassoons are a bitch to repair but the tendon work is the real indication of the quality of this person. Leaving the instrument together overnight will size somewhat the cork, but be sure to use plenty of grease. It might be wise to sand the joints first, and regrease the cork. Use a one inch strip of 80 grit paper and shoe shine file. Have someone else hold the instrument for you to do the work. His answer to you, shows me he does know what needed to be done, but the tendon work must have been done after the repad and most likely you deregulated the Bb when you took the instrument apart the first time. Joe Goss RPT Mother Goose Tools ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/a1/e6/80/f3/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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