Re: [Harp-L] Basics of harp cleaning

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dave, I don't think he WAS talking about a chromatic. I think he was speaking diatonic. Sooo, your tips were right on. 
I only gave him the easiest way because he seemed to be unsure of what to use and I didn't want to get too deep into it. 

Me? I usually just wash MY diatonics..but I wasn't sure of his comb material. My chromatics? They are mostly wood combed so I have to be more careful,
and I only dip the mouthpieces. I sure hope I didn't confuse anyone. 

On Apr 2, 2012, at 10:39 PM, David Payne wrote:

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> OHHHH! IT WAS A CHROMATIC.. square holes, what was I thinking. In that case, Joe is right. Ignore everything I said except "do not use Q tip." 
> Do what Joe says. 
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> ________________________________
> From: Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Al Mizenko <almiz111@xxxxxxxxx> 
> Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Monday, April 2, 2012 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Basics of harp cleaning
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> Dip harp with holes down in chafing dish with only 1/4" water. Let set for 13 min., then shake holes down into a cloth.
> Disassemble when reeds sound dull. 
> smo-joe 
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> On Apr 2, 2012, at 5:58 PM, Al Mizenko wrote:
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>> Hello Harp Lovers,
>> Did some research/reading but still need basics.
>> 
>> My harp seems to get a film inside the square holes. So I try to
>> gently scrape (ouch) them out. I always rinse before playing. I always
>> whack the moisture out when done.
>> 
>> 1. What tools do you use = Qtips, Qtip wooden stick, etc??
>> 2. Materials = water, Windex ?????
>> 3. At what point do you disassemble for cleaning purposes?
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Al
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