Re: [Harp-L] "used" harp/what to do to sanitize?

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 15, 2004, at 11:58 AM, Bry Thomas wrote:

> Several replies to my earlier post. Harp comments but nothing re: 
> sanitizing a used harp.  A member of another harp list is sending me a 
> "C" Herring Vintage.  He says he hasn't played it for months and only 
> a few times and not much then.  However, i'd like to be safe.  What 
> should I do to the harp before putting it in my mouth?  (a harp 
> condom? Ha!)
>
> A pro harp player said to rub alcohol all over the external surfaces.
>
> Someone else said to completely take the harp apart and clean it that 
> way.  I don't want to (or know how) to do that.  Especially, since i'm 
> the type who can sometimes take things apart, but NEVER gets them 
> reassembled properly!
>
> Will the alcohol do it?  I don't know if we have any doctors on this 
> list.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bry (Indiana)

 A bath in Efferdent will do it (or VERY salty water), be sure to rinse 
well afterwards, as salt has a bad effect on brass.

tafka smokey