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Re: [Ensoniq-VFX-SD] Squeaky keys...

2004-02-14 by Clayton Lewis

Great!!  I happen to have some graphite powder too... i will be tearing 
it apart today and giving her good cleaning.


Thanks

Clayton Lewis
The MacTech
Macintosh Systems Consultant
Baltimore/DC/Atlanta
410-551-0501



On Feb 14, 2004, at 5:52 AM, bob hanna wrote:

> Clayton,
>
> The best thing I've found to get rid of squeaky keys
> is dry graphite powder. You'll need to apply it on the
> felt strip of each key where they contact the weights
> that simulate the hammer action. I originally tried
> cleaning the keys and then using silicone spray which
> only temporarily fixed the problem. It has now been
> over two years since applying the graphite on my own
> TS-12 which remains squeakless!
>
> Bob
>
> --- Clayton Lewis <clay@...m> wrote:
>> I love my TS 12... and I just pulled it out of the
>> back closet because
>> I finally moved into my new studio space with plenty
>> of room for it.
>>
>> some of the keys squeak when I press on them.... not
>> that it matters
>> during sequencing but it become annoying over time..
>>
>> what's the best way to remedy this problem. I'm not
>> against opening it
>> up but I want to know what cleaning solution/solvent
>> is best to use and
>> which parts should I be cleaning...
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Clayton Lewis
>> The MacTech
>> Macintosh Systems Consultant
>> Baltimore/DC/Atlanta
>> 410-551-0501
>>
>>
>>
>> On Feb 13, 2004, at 8:13 PM, bobratica1020 wrote:
>>
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