J Bend tuning slides

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BEngland
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J Bend tuning slides

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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!


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The middle of the crook...
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That is what my brain assumed as well, but it does not move one handed from that location.
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BEngland wrote: Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:46 am That is what my brain assumed as well, but it does not move one handed from that location.
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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It's an alto. The tuning slide tubes are just there to add weight and ruin the partials, not to actually be used.

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Have you tried cleaning the tubes and using a lighter slide grease?
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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.
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