I’ve found that one of my favorite parts of this hobby is diagnosing and fixing problems, as well as improving looks and playability. I’ve got all EMs, but I think a lot of SS guys also feel the same way. You learn and keep improving. (I wish my playing skills were like that!) What now seems like a negative may actually be a positive.

Also, I’ve found that once I get a pin working well during my break-in period with it, the maintenance issues generally get fewer and less frequent.