Mellotronists

--- lsf5275@... wrote:

>  
> In a message dated 6/10/2007 3:39:03 P.M. Eastern
> Daylight Time,  
> caddyfam@... writes:
> 
> RE:  Hello again, Don't know what the experts use,
> but for the 
> rollers I use a  triflon compound oil, smells like
> bananas, because 
> you need just a little  and it lasts a long time.
> The oil has Teflon 
> in it and stays on the metal  a lot longer than
> mineral type oil. 
> Been using this since day one with no  after
> effects.....Been 
> 
> 
> 
> It has been my experience that pinch rollers should
> never need oiling. Once  
> I recondition the roller hubs and axles, they should
> never be oiled. All oil  
> does is attract dirt. Then a vicious cycle of
> oil-jam-oil-jam-oil,  ensues.
> 
> 
> 
Thanks Frank-
   Thought I would mention that the 2 aurally
offending pinch rollers have quieted down after a few
days of playing (noodling, actually).  This seems to
support the idea of "playing the 'tron makes it sound
better".

    -Bruce Daily



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