[Harp-L] Re: Hi James - I'm Elizabeth from Harp-L

[James Davis <jamesd@xxxxxxx>]

On Tue, 2006-03-21 at 09:47 -0500, EGS1217@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Saying Hello...I'm originally from Scotland, but in New York since
> 1961.  I only wanted to ask if the harmonica you bought was brand-new
> (unplayed)....or needed cleaning.  If the latter, PLEASE follow some
> of the cleaning instructions posted here before putting your mouth on
> it to play.  There are all sorts of germs/bacteria that can be
> transmitted from a previously-owned harmonica...I buy many off EBay
> myself.  If you haven't already read/used some of the cleaning methods
> described here (in excruciating detail, lol!)....I'd be glad to point
> you to some.  Welcome to Harp-L!

Thanks for the advice - I'm happy to say it was a new harmonica and
probably now covered with my own particular blend of germs and
nasties. :-)

James