The email has completely disappeared from my computer but I read that someone had a sticky dog.
If the dog is sticking (unless you spilled maple syrup on your soundboard) it sounds like the tail end of the dog needs to be shaved down or that you have debris in the slot on the bridge for the tail. I suggest that you pull out the dog and clean out the bridge slot then recheck the fit of the dog. If it sticks or rubs in the slightest you should cut down the thickness of the tail ever so slightly. check it again and see if it moves freely. If it does then the problem is solved. The tail end of my dog is really loose in the slot and it performs perfectly. If you suspect that the foot of the dog is actually sticky, try putting some fine sand paper (600 grit) under the foot, push gently on the top of the dog while pulling the sand paper out from under it. That should remove any sticky stuff stuck to it. Lastly, and I don't want to sound like I'm being rude rather than realistic about this, if you are playing shorter coups with a sticky dog then you are really not doing yourself any favors. You should be able to play a coup exactly the length you want in any position on the wheel and using proper coup techniques. If you use an instrument that is performing poorly you risk learning and practicing really bad habits. I stuggle with doing things right every day and work on getting better all the time and I would hate to see you have to relearn after a bad habit forms. Scott -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.
