[Harp-L] Re: cleaning custom harps

[Garry Hodgson <garry@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> We should all go and look this stuff up if it really bothers us.  There is 
> plenty of expert info available.  The fact is that there are viruses and 
> bacteria thay can survive outside the body for a longer or shorter time 
> depending on which type.   I don't think this is ever a really big issue 
> with your own harmonicas.  Keep them clean and they'll last longer and play 
> better.  The health issue is secondary. 

i won't even play harps that i've played before anymore.  in fact, sometimes
when we get to the second solo in a jam, i start thinking about all the germs 
i blew into it during the first solo, and pitch the harp for a fresh one.  i keep 
a medical waste container onstage so they go directly into burn bags.  
can't be too careful, ya know.


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