[sdiy] Pratt-Reed Mechanisms

[John L Marshall]

Is the point of contact  dirty? Try an eraser to remove corrosion.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Gavin Muir <gmuir at sympatico.ca>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 9:38 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Pratt-Reed Mechanisms


> 
> -- 
> Hi All,
> 
> I have a bum key on a Pratt-Reed mechanism (ie. no trigger, bottom 
> octave "F" to be exact). The contact wire is striking the J-wire 
> correctly, but still no trigger. Before I start disassembling the 
> pc-board from the mechanism (ouch!), anyone familiar with these 
> mechanisms have any ideas?
> 
> Also, if I do need to disconnect the pc-board, any 
> instructions/cautions on doing this?
> 
> Cheers and thanks,
> Gavin.