Then to throw another monkey in the works,did we ever talk about reeds?
Just one of the reasons why I like taking one down for inspection as soon as I can, especially a non runner. I typically assume that a used one needs a few things, and always plan on a new topend unless I know for sure it is fresh. Then I can see all that stuff and know in about 45 mins what to expect from then on. Like lots of others here.