Re: [Harp-L] Nickel allergy

["J D Hoskins" <jameshoskinz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hering 1923's would be one option. I think Lee Oskar covers are stainless. 
Just a couple of possibilities, there are others, painted covers, chrome, 
etc.. James
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ellis Brayham" <ellisbrayham@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:53 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Nickel allergy


> A friend of mine has an allergy to Nickel, used in most Harmonicas, 
> resulting in lip sores , etc. Apart from going to gold plated, or switching 
> to the CX12, in the case of Hohner, are there other options?
>
> Perhaps getting the top and bottom and mouthpiece chrome plated, or 
> another manufacturer who might have stainless  steel — anyone know about 
> this problem, and solutions? Thanks, Ellis