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I have a music box that makes grating and/or squeaking noises when it plays. Should I oil it or try putting WD-40 on the mechanism?

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I have a music box that makes grating and/or squeaking noises when it plays. Should I oil it or try putting WD-40 on the mechanism?

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The squeak does not indicate a need for oiling. Instead, you should have a qualified music box technician replace the missing and/or malfunctioning dampeners on the comb of your music box.