RE: [Harp-L] Cleaning & Caring

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

> Hello all,
> I just got my first harmonica, and I want to know how I should care for it 
> and whatnot.
>
> The one page manual it came with says to tap it on your hand to get 
> moisture out when
> finished playing, and then to let it air out before putting it in the case.
>
> Does anyone do anything more?  Like, just a guess, soaking it in alcohol or 
> something
> once a month, or... anything like that?
>
> If anyone has a suggestion of a good webpage or something which covers the 
> basics
> I would really appreciate it!
>
> Thanks all,
>
> Harvey

Hi Harvey (welcome!), and everyone.

I have a second website that I've just got up and running (harmonicapics - 
link below) that is an outlet for some random rants from me about things 
related to harmonica-playing, all from a non-expert point of view, and 
cleaning and good hygiene happen to be among the topics covered so far.  I'm 
fully expecting to be either ignored or shot down.

Steve



http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/trad_irish_harmonica

http://harmonicapics.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk

Hear clips from my CD at http://www.gjk2.com/steveshaw/cd.htm