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Re: [newmellotrongroup] lacing/replacing tapes...

2008-07-17 by jeffc@netaxs.com

thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you.

now kurt will finally have his clarinet-b/bass clarinet/alto sax frame.
i was hoping to replace all the springs on that rack [they are in bad
shape, but still workable], but since the dollar is so far down the
toilet i'd need a septic-tank-pump-truck to make them worth anaything,
he'll make do for now. i'll be delivering the frame next weekend, and
drinking A LOT OF BOURBON to celebrate.

did i mention 'thank you'?

smooches,
jeff


On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 tronbros@aol.com wrote:

> Jeff Baby,
>
> 1) Take the red reel that says 1 - 12.
>
> 2) Enlist a friend
>
> 3) Obtain scissors, 1/4" spicing tape and screwdriver.
>
> 4) Demag metal objects
>
> 5) Sex with a whore
>
> 6) Undo first reel and look for punched hole.  Cut across it.
>
> 7) Splice new tape to the end of the old tape i.e. the tail of the low  G on
> the front tape retaining bar of the frame.
>
> 8) Sex with friend
>
> 9) Loosen first two retaining screws of front retaining bar.
>
> 10) Allow spliced joint to pass under screws.
>
> 11) Ask shagged out friend to hold the tail of the tape to be  replaced...AND
> NOT LET GO..and then undo the two retaining screws on back  retaining bar.
>
> 12)  As friend pulls old tape out, you allow new tape in until the  'start'
> mark line is just before the head gap of the tape head and the loop  length is
> the same as the other remaining tapes.  Secure first screw on  front retaining
> bar.
>
> 13) Ask friend, who has now recovered and wants more of you, to tighten the
> first screw of the back retaining bar.  The new tape is now secure.
>
> 14) Cut tape at next punched hole.
>
> 15) Repeat 34 times stopping for casual sex when the mood takes you.   I
> forgot to include the courtesy tissues.  Sorry.
>
> Best,
>
> M
>
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