[Harp-L] Fastening of chromatic slides

[Snaruhn@xxxxxxx]

Hi,

it´s just an idea which came into my mind when I read Winslow´s comment
about Low C - and WD40:

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Water is the best lubricant for chromatic harmonica slides. Take the 
slide/mouthpiece assembly apart, clean it carefully with a toothbrush 
and soapy water, then carefully reassemble it - tightening the screws 
just the right amount may be the tricky part once you have all the 
parts lined up.
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To get the right amount of tightening the two slide screws apply this 
procedure:

After the screws are provisionally fixed, push the slide in, hold it in
this position and then tighten one of the screws until the slide sticks.
Now cautiously losen the screw until the spring draws the slide back   
and give 1/4 turn more. Repeat the procedure with the other screw and
you will get the correct tolerance for the slide motion.

This is one of the reasons why I prefer a CX 12 ::))

Siegfried