Vintage Synth Repair

On Sunday 06 April 2008 15:02, Bob wrote:
> I agree that the use of WD-40 is a very bas idea. WD-40 is a great
> product, but it has it's place...that place is not inside a Hammond.

Absolutely!

> IMHO, any kind of spray between the keys may fix things temporarily,
> but you will be taking the keys apart in the future to make it right,
> as I can't see that the spray will reach areas where it is needed, as
> well as the fact that a mechanism of this nature needs to be
> regreased. I would also worry that runoff from any spray and the
> grease residue would work it's way into the key contacts which are
> just below this mechanism, and not sealed very well. This would not
> be good at all.
>
> I just took some pictures of this mechanism, and will post them on my
> Flickr site. Perhaps this will give those of you who have never seen
> this mechanism a better idea of what is involved.
>
> Just a note; it was mentioned in one response that taking this apart
> and cleaning it would be an hour's job...perhaps for someone who has
> done it before, and has the tools and knowledge at their
> disposal...for someone who has never seen the insides of their organ,
> I would plan to spend several hours and perhaps a few beers on the
> job.

Wouldn't that be better as "a few beers _after_ the job"?  :-)

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