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Canisters & Valves
Canister systems can be very useful to minimize moisture and maintain a steady and reliable instrument. There are many styles available including the Kinnaird Kanister System (pictured above) and Ross Canister System. Reed problems can be caused by issues within canister systems. Ensure that all of the hoses are airtight and don't leak any air. Check the connections between the hoses and canister and the hoses and drone stocks. Sometimes the Ross hoses will crack or the glued joints between hoses will leak.
Drone valve/enhancers can also wreak havoc with drone reeds if they are set up improperly. You must ensure that the valves are not set so tight that they restrict airflow so much that the reeds don't have enough air to operate properly. You should be able to blow through the valve, and it will open with very little pressure. If you have to blow hard to open the valve it is too strong.
Consult the instructions that came with the valves to adjust their strength.
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Scottish Humor
Jock finds himself in dire trouble. His business has gone into foreclosure and he's in serious financial problems. He's so desperate that he decides to ask God for help.
"God, please help me. Ah've lost ma wee store and if Ah dinna get some money, Ah'm going to lose my hoose too. Please let me win the lottery!" Lottery night! Someone else wins... Jock prays again. "God, please let me win the lottery! Ah've lost my wee store, ma hoose and Ah'm going to lose ma car as weel!" Lottery night again! Still no luck. Jock prays again.
"Ah've lost ma business, ma hoose and ma car. Ma bairns are starving. Ah dinna often ask Ye for help and Ah have always been a good servant to Ye. PLEASE just let me win the lottery this one time so Ah can get back on ma feet!"
Suddenly there is a blinding flash as the heavens open and the voice of God Himself thunders: "Jock at least meet Me half way and buy a ticket!" |
