Hello Everyone,
I just purchased a beautiful used Adams alto and have a question about proper technique for pulling out the tuning slide. Is there a particular place that you can pull one handed without causing any issues? First time working with a design like this. Thanks for the help!
Brennan
J Bend tuning slides
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- ithinknot
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Re: J Bend tuning slides
The middle of the crook...
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Re: J Bend tuning slides
That is what my brain assumed as well, but it does not move one handed from that location.
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Re: J Bend tuning slides
I don't think you can find somewhere you can pull a tuning slide without a brace with only one hand, unless the slide is so loose it will not hold a setting. I would strongly recommend learning how to move the slide with two hands.
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Re: J Bend tuning slides
It's an alto. The tuning slide tubes are just there to add weight and ruin the partials, not to actually be used.
jk jk
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Have you tried cleaning the tubes and using a lighter slide grease?
jk jk
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Have you tried cleaning the tubes and using a lighter slide grease?
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Re: J Bend tuning slides
Thank you for the responses! I will check out some different greases and find a suitable way to use both hands to move the slide.