Ultrasude (and Teflon) Windsaver (Valve) Sources [Was: [Harp-L] Thumb -PT Gazell]

[Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Contact Danny G, New Harmonica, (330) 322-9625:

    http://www.newharmonica.com/shopping/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=69

He sells Vern Smith's CWU (Compressed Waterproofed Ultrasuede) valves. I put them on the low end
of my Seydel Deluxe and haven't had any problems so far. Danny also has a newer valve, which may
be even better. I've gotten some but haven't tried them yet.

Another Vern Smith recommendation is to wax the reed plate on the area that the valve will touch.
He recommends Johnson's Floor Paste Wax. I did that on the Seydel Deluxe. I'm not sure which is
more important (CWU valves or waxing the reed plate), but the combination DOES work.

Teflon valves are available from Ms. Betty Romel, wife of the great Bill Romel. Contact Betty at:

    msbeta_22   a t   hotmail.com (Make appropriate substitions to make this a valid email address.)

I have some of these (and the self-adhesive ones also) but haven't used them yet. I do like the Romel
self-adhesive valves. No fuss, no mess, just stick in place and snip off the excess from the end. DONE!
You're ready to play, without having to wait for the adhesive to dry for hours.

Regards,
Crazy Bob


Robert Hale wrote:

So, if I want to buy ultra suede valves and learn for myself, who do I talk to? 
How did Teflon valves work out?