I meant cut out the STRIP of plastic that runs through the teeth of the comb. ***** Cut out the ***trip*** between >>the teeth of the comb. Get some two part epoxy and fill in the GM >>combs. Sand them smooth. I think they sound as good as anything >for >>$65. Chris Michalek www.michalekstrone.com CD Available http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/michalekstrone