[Harp-L] Re: Gail's response to Elizabeth and Question for Panel

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

A question for the panel  at large?  I'm playing a  double-sided CG 
>> Hohner
>> Echo Tremolo Harp - a  56/96  (24 Reed, if that's how it's 
>> described?).    The
>> top/bottom cover  plates (rivets came out) fell off   so I'm actually 
>> having to
>> hold it  together while  I play.  Leaves the mouth a bit sore at times 
>> (I  should
>> own  stock in Blistex).  Guess my question is  multi-fold: 1)  CAN one
>> tongue-block on such an  instrument?  2) Is it worth having it  
>>  re-riveted?
>>

* For the covers try using a "tap" nail  from the shoe repair shop. 
They are the tiny nails which hold the taps on  the stiletto heels women 
wear. If the hole is too large, slip in a round  tooth pick & glue.  
Yes, you CAN tongue block an Echo harp. I do it  all the time. In fact, 
it's my first harp. Mine has only 64  holes.
smo-joe



.......Thanks so much for this tip  too!  That's a great idea.  I don't know 
though if I should use glue,  if the harmonica needed further work down the 
road?  
 
Elizabeth