Re: [Harp-L] Harrison Harmonicas - Give Them A Break!

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I just went to the Harrison Harmonica website to have a look around--
They are, of course, not currently accepting any new orders, so I think
anyone who has spent money ordering a harp might be able to auction their
interest off on eBay (or the usual harmonica web pages, this being one of
them) if they think they have made the wrong decision.
I was struck, however, by this information:

"Due to hygiene issues, the instrument must be clean and free of any foreign
substances (dried saliva, food particles, etc.) before returning it to us
for repair.  Please clean the outside of the instrument with rubbing
alcohol. If there is any visible debris stuck in the holes please take the
instrument apart according to the
video<http://harrisonharmonicas.com/support>on our website and clean
with a plastic bristle brush such as a tooth brush.
Please remember that your harmonica, like all fine instruments, is
temperature sensitive.  It is ok to clean the comb under running lukewarm
water. Do not attempt to clean it with hot water or place in a dishwasher
for cleaning.  Also, do not dry with heat (such as with a blow-dryer) as
this could damage the instrument and void the warranty.  Once dry, please
reassemble before shipping.

We will return all dirty instruments that are sent to us for repair."

Does that strike anyone as, well, fussy?