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It is probably powdered resin. Nippon Denro sticks a bit of the stuff
in their tuning pin packages.
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<P>Bob Sadowski wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE> <FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>Dear List,</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>
Tuned a newer Baldwin studio yesterday and noticed a white powdery substance
around the coils and down a ways toward the windings. It wasn't on
the windings or at the hitch pin end. Mostly in the bass section
and up a short way into the tenor. When I ran a finger across it,
it wasn't totally dry but was slightly sticky. Any ideas?</FONT></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>Thanks,</FONT></FONT> <FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>Bob
Sadowski</FONT></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000"><FONT SIZE=-1>Erie, PA</FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE>
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