Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic slide is sticking

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

And, if you have a little more time, see the following web page -- 
scroll down to "Cleaning the Slide Assembly":

http://www.angelfire.com/music/HarpOn/index.html

Or, Cham Ber Huang once suggested I disassemble the slide and, along 
with the other parts that it rests against, give them a bath in slightly 
soapy warm water for a half hour, rinse, and reassemble. I've found this 
to work pretty well...

These days, I use CX-12s and only need to clean the slides occasionally.

- Slim.

http://www.SlideManSlim.com


Rob Paparozzi wrote:

> Hi Michael,
>
>   If you don't have the time to open the mouthpiece and clean lightly buff
> the slide, here's a "quick Fix" that works for me.
>
> hold the Chrom under the faucet (vertically) with the Button facing you,
> then very lightly allow a few drops of tap water drop into the small opening
> near the spring.....not TOO much, then work your slide.
>
> Then, pick up a very small "spray or spritz" bottle from the drug store and
> fill it with tap water, keep this in your bag so at the session or gig you
> can spritz that same area of the slide before you play, it will keep the
> slide fairly smooth and quiet.....good luck!
>
> hope this helps,
> best, Rob Paparozzi
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Rubin" <rubinmichael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 1:24 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Chromatic slide is sticking
>
>
>  
>
> > While my chromatic slide still works, it's certainly not as smooth as it
> >    
> could be.  I am playing a mostly chromatic gig two days from now.  Does
> anyone have any quick fixes that they KNOW work?
>  
>
> > Thanks,
> >  Michael Rubin
> >  Michaelrubinharmonica.com
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