Re: [Harp-L] 280/64 Chromonica C

Michael Easton <diachrome@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Sat, 3 Dec 2005 16:58:53 -0500

On Dec 3, 2005, at 4:14 PM, Nate wrote:
Hello people, I'm watching an auction for a 280/64 Chromonica C. It
looks in good condition but then the seller has reported this:
"We think there is one hole that when you blow out without the end bit
pushed in it doesn't make a noise unless you blow really hard. BUT it
works OK when sucking in and when the end bit is pushed in.. Does that
make any sense???"
I am waiting for seller to inform which hole she's referring to.
My questions: Could this be a simple case of a sticky reed?

could be the reed is too low in the slot.
Or, to you
more accomplished chrom techs, does it sound familiar, or sound like a
more serve problem?

 The most common problems are a reed that is gapped too low, a  
fatigued reed on it's way out, sweater or tissue lint in the reed slot,

and cocoons in the comb.   Lesser possible problem would be corrosion  
on the reed blocking free movement through the slot.
A replacement reed or cleaning would run you anywhere from $15 to $30  
on top of the ebay purchase. You need to figure in

restoration and/or repair costs on top of your bid price.  Those are  
low end ballpark costs.
mike
I don't mind having to clean it but to do work on
it, well, thats like asking me, as a carpenter, to build you a Harley
Davidson.
I'd appreciate any advice.
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