Re: [Harp-L] An age old chromatic question

[Larry Sandy <slyou65@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you very much for that informative reply.  I do not have a problem 
currently but with this new (old) information I may just possibly avoid a 
tear-down some evening.  It is very refreshing to get pertinent information 
dished out when it is least expected.  I suppose one could peruse the archives 
but now that won't be necessary in regards to sticking sliders.  

Lockjaw Larry
Breathing Music daily



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From: "sheltraw@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <sheltraw@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, March 21, 2011 7:59:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] An age old chromatic question

What I do to periodically clean my slide (about once per week) is slowly
drop distilled water on to the back and front of the slide using an eye
dropper. To avoid water getting on the reeds and windsavers the harp
should be at an approximate 45 degree angle from horizontal with the
holes nearest the ground. I apply between 10 and 30 drops to each side
of the slide depending upon how sticky it has been.

This method has not failed to give me a nicely functioning slider yet.
But if this method does not cure the stickiness then consider that the
slide channel and slider are not adjusted properly with respect to one
another. To fix this one might need to play with the tightness of the
mouthpiece screws. If this does not work then consider that the slider
or slider channel or both might be bent a bit and should be replaced.

Cheers!

> Got a student with a Superchromonica 270 with a sticking slide,
> besides a little water and heat, any other remedies?  I know this has
> been asked a million times, thanks.
> Michael Rubin
>