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Sticky Key Saxophone Fix

What you need

  1. Sticky Key Saxophone Fix, Sticky Key Saxophone Fix: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Locate sticking key.

  2. Sticky Key Saxophone Fix: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Screws are located down from key.

  3. Sticky Key Saxophone Fix: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Loosen screw slowly and carefully, so that screw isn't lost.

  4. Sticky Key Saxophone Fix: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Test key and note free movement.

  5. Sticky Key Saxophone Fix: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Put saxophone completely together and test out key.

    • If key still sticks repeat previous steps.

Conclusion

Loosen screw until key moves freely or as desired. Once as desired, you are then ready to play the instrument and test out key!

AlysonStrange

Member since: 05/30/17

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