Re: [Harp-L] slide mechanism broken

[Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxx>]

Well the most sensible thing would seem to be to return it to Hohner  
for repair. As it shouldn't break after 3 months.

However it's always advisable to learn to replace it yourself as well,  
so you can facilitate repairs in the future when necessary.

You can use a large nappy (diaper) pin to replace the broken pin (if  
that's the problem).

You could also fit an external slide. See ElkRiverHarmonicas on  
YouTube or how to do that.

If it's the head (button) of the slide then you could fit a new one on  
to it by using some wood / plastic / metal and some strong glue /  
resin. Alternatively you could get someone to re-weld it on if you  
still have the part.

These are just a few ideas. I'm sure that there are many more ways to  
repair a chromatic.

Hopefully one of the chromatic guys / gals will see the thread and be  
able to give you further options.

Paul