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Topic: The fingers of the MSA Classic changer are gummed up bad |
John H. McGlothlin
From:
Raton, New Mexico
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 2:29 pm |
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I have taken the changers out of the guitar and man are they in some bad shape, I can't see how they were moving as good as they were. Do I have to let these changer parts soak for a good while in the Naphtha before it begins to loosen the dirt so they will move freely? I use tooth brushes to clean what I can but it does not get them 100% clean.
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Marlen SD 10 3 and 5,Fender 5 String Banjo, Flinthill 5 string banjo,Johnson Resonator Guitar, Ibanez AFS75T Country/Jazz Guitar. |
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Dave O'Brien
From:
Florida and New Jersey
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 3:19 pm MSA changer
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Be careful not to lose or damage the washers they are hard to find.
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Dave O'Brien
Emmons D-10, CMI D-10, Fender Deluxe Reverb, PV 112, Fender Pro Reverb
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Ron Pruter
From:
Arizona, USA
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 3:22 pm
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John,
Mike at mullen recommended lacquer thinner. It worked much faster, but use good judgment with health and safety. Ron
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Emmons SKH Le Grande, '73 Fender P/J bass, Tick tack bass, Regal high strung, USA Nashville 112. |
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Tom Gorr
From:
Three Hills, Alberta
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 3:41 pm
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| Curious if carburator cleaner or electronics cleaner works? Acetone? |
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Dave O'Brien
From:
Florida and New Jersey
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 3:57 pm Cleaner
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Practically any solvent that will dissolve gum will work - I have used mineral spirits with good results.
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Dave O'Brien
Emmons D-10, CMI D-10, Fender Deluxe Reverb, PV 112, Fender Pro Reverb
www.myspace.com/daveobrienband |
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Emmett Roch
From:
Texas Hill Country
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 8:19 pm
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I've used lighter fluid.
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On Earth, as it is in Texas |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 5 Mar 2014 11:35 pm
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Carburetor and/or brake cleaner does an excellent job.
Make sure, to wear rubber gloves, use it in a well ventilated area (preferably outside) and rinse the solvent off the parts when your done. That stuff is pretty toxic. Disposal is a problem too, but it cleans better than thinner or naphtha in my experience. |
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 6 Mar 2014 1:02 am
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+ 1 on brake cleaner. I use that stuff for a lot of hard to clean items. Even grease stains on my work clothes ! Use in a well ventilated area.
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Jim Bob Sedgwick
From:
Clinton, Missouri USA
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Posted 6 Mar 2014 4:38 am
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Parts dip works very well. Chemtool carburetor cleaner also works well. Use rubber gloves as it will blister your hands.
Just be careful with this stuff as it is toxic. |
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