Tonight my church presented me with a Syn set (Eb, D, C Bb) as a going-away gift. We leave for a new call the first week of June. They’re really nice. One question: should I use anything to lubricate the tune slide on the mouthpiece? It feels like there’s some stuff on there now, but if it gets dried out I’m wondering what I should use in the future. Any suggestions?
Peace.
WD-40
No! Don’t do it! Just joking.
and congrats on the whistles.
KAC
I’ve had my set several years and never had to lubricate them. I usually take them apart when not playing. Yes, they’re tight and I probably should, but no problems yet.
Hope you enjoy your set as much as I’ve enjoyed mine.
If I recall correctly, the instructions that came with my Syn set said to use vaseline. It doesn’t take very much, and it lasts a long time.
Vaso’s the go! Welcome to the Syn family!
Thanks, all. As I said for now they’re in good shape, but I’ll remember to use vaseline if the need arises. I can’t wait to have a chance to spend some serious time with them. Right now we’re in the throes of moving, so it’s a little tricky.
Peace.
Congrats on the new set of Syn’s (and your move).
I keep my Syn set by the computer for regular use. I never play anything but the D, but I really like its sound.
i have never had to lube mine yet either.
i love my syn set!
I have a D/C/Bb set, do you know where to get A and Eb body?
Ellen, the best person to answer that would be Erle Barlett, the maker of Syn whistles, aka “syn whistles” here on the Chiff. Send him a PM or an email. He’s a great fellow to deal with personally.
Judy