Accidental Stupidity

Newton Hunt nhunt@optonline.net
Fri Feb 2 11:25 MST 2001


Bragging again I see.

Check the sostenuto spring and other parts or the D# to make certain
it wasn't rubbing the hammer.  Check the pinning of the broken
member.  Stop wearing that heavy tie clip.  Check your belt buckle.  
Make sure that ground hog isn't in the pin block.

Sorry to hear about your "event".

		Newton

Avery Todd wrote:
> 
> List,
> 
> Anyone ever break off a hammer while sliding the action in and out?
> Yeah, I know. We all probably have at one time or another.
> 
> Well, the last time I did was probably 20 years ago so so. Until a
> few minutes ago! :-) The unusual aspect is that it isn't # 1 or #88
> as usual, but E2. Right at the tenor break, bass side! How in the
> #$%^&&** did I manage to break off "that" hammer? :-(
> 
> Oh well, better now, in my shop, than just before a concert!
> 
> Avery (while waiting for the glue pot to heat up)


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