Re: [Harp-L] Jason Ricci's Mongoose Free Harp Cleaning Method

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 7, 2010, at 12:09 PM, michael rubin wrote:

> My ever consistent resolution is to get over my fears about harp
> mechanical things like tuning, setting up for better playing and
> cleaning.  3 days ago I researched all the cleaning ideas I could find
> and decided to follow Jason's method.  I just cleaned my first A harp.
>  One thing Jason doesn't say is how long you should wait before
> playing.  I figured the alcohol sterilized it so I played it and could
> definitely notice a difference in response right away.  Empowerment!
> Just 40 more harps to go.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
> __

I don't get the: 'without the varmit (varmint) mongoose' part?? I  
soak mine in Efferdent denture cleansing tablets and water followed  
with a soak in vodka then a water rinse. Vodka won't harm the finish  
on most sealed wood combs. I used to seal my combs with 50/50 baby  
oil and Vick's Vapo rub brought to a mild sizzle. Now that I use  
spl-20s exclusively, I don't. The covers can be Simonized (inside &  
out) and don't need soaked..just wiped down. I have harps over 16  
years old that still look new, and I play weekly.

smo-joe   (Jason IZ da man)