CL 2000 valve ‘sticky’?
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2024 2:56 pm
I’ve had my 88HCTL now since January and have been loving the CL valve, until today!
I’ve been using Ultra Pure Ultra Light valve oil every week as recommended by a few folks here, but have not played the instrument for about 2 weeks now.
I picked it up today after adding a few drops of oil to the valve and it seemed to be playing fine, but now the valve seems to be ‘sticking’ about 2-3mm into the transition between Bb and F. The valve fully engages, but it momentarily sticks, and for a short throw valve this is very noticeable!
Pretty sure I’ve read here that some folks have had issues with the CL that needed to be ‘tuned’ by a decent tech before the valve was perfect, but is there anything else I can check first?
I’m not confident enough to disassemble the valve so if there’s a need for that it’s back to the shop!
Thanks all.
I’ve been using Ultra Pure Ultra Light valve oil every week as recommended by a few folks here, but have not played the instrument for about 2 weeks now.
I picked it up today after adding a few drops of oil to the valve and it seemed to be playing fine, but now the valve seems to be ‘sticking’ about 2-3mm into the transition between Bb and F. The valve fully engages, but it momentarily sticks, and for a short throw valve this is very noticeable!
Pretty sure I’ve read here that some folks have had issues with the CL that needed to be ‘tuned’ by a decent tech before the valve was perfect, but is there anything else I can check first?
I’m not confident enough to disassemble the valve so if there’s a need for that it’s back to the shop!
Thanks all.