Slip knot is a heavy metal band.

Pink slip

Secure micro braids with a rubber band at the end of the braid. Place it where the slip know was created. The rubber band must be wrapped around the braid several times to make it as tight as possible.

the thing that holds the reed, its called a ligature you slip the reed under the ligature and tighten the screws if you don't have one you can ask your band teacher for an extra or purchase one at you local band store

automatic: the band or bands controlling the activation of gear are worn OR the friction plates are worn manual: the gear teeth are worn or out of allignment