Rubber Plugs Sticky?

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Soupy1957
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Rubber Plugs Sticky?

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Are the rubber plugs in open-hole flutes, a bit “sticky” feeling, slowing down finger movement?

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Re: Rubber Plugs Sticky?

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Sometimes, finger oil can make them feel sticky. Dip a cotton swab in alcohol and light rub each pad to remove the oil.
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