1) How much should i wind it up?
2) Is there a serial number database anywhere? I can't find one.
thanks!
1) How much should i wind it up?
2) Is there a serial number database anywhere? I can't find one.
thanks!
1935 Gibson A-1 Wide mandolin
Late 1800's Unbranded German fiddle
As with all spring powered movements, wind until it stops, don'twind too hard, just use a gentle turning motion and stop when it feels snug.
Contrary to popular belief, you can't really "overwind" that kind of movement. The spring may get some "age funk" and if you really crank it down the funk can act like glue and seize the spring so it will need to be released and cleaned, reassembled and oiled.they are also not regulated for "isochronism" so it may be just fine at the beginning of the wind but by the end it will drag.
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Thanks!
1935 Gibson A-1 Wide mandolin
Late 1800's Unbranded German fiddle
Just an FYI, the more level the surface the metronome is on the better it will keep time.
Best to not have it stored wound tight. Let it wind down a bit when not in use.
Silverangel A
Arches F style kit
1913 Gibson A-1
I have two of these and my kids lost the weight for each years ago,,, Ugh!
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My old ST Maelzel is the only metronome I ever use, don't care for the electronic type, gotta have that mechanical click.
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Those old mechanical metronomes are notorious for keeping bad time. The trick is to have them leveled properly. If the felt pads are from the bottom of the wooden box are missing or deteriorated, be sure to replace these and make sure the box is level. And if the metronome plays irregularly with a level surface, you may need to keep shimming one of the feet until the timing evens out -- often, at some crazy angle.
Face it, a modern electronic metronome is SOOOOO much better at keeping time. Those old mechanical ones are merely quaint curiosities, and -- alas -- better at producing nostalgia than good music!
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