Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Service Videos, Toolset

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Wow!! And about time! Very, very good news indeed for serious players. 

Steve, thanks for your efforts on this video project, and for any hand you may have had in encouraging the development of the tools. 
I've been using a Seydel repair/maintenance kit on my harps for some time and have been very happy with it. I have most of the tools discussed in the video, but saw a few of items I could really use to supplement my set.

Steve, do you happen to know if individual tools will be made available? 

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M



________________________________
 From: Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 11:06 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Hohner Service Videos, Toolset
 
In an unprecedented step for a major harmonica manufacturer, Hohner has released a whole series of professional quality harmonica service videos aimed at the player which have now been uploaded to the links below. 

Demonstrated by Gabriela Hand, head of chromatic harmonica manufacture in Trossingen and presented by myself, these HD videos provide detailed information on many major aspects of harmonica maintenance and also introduce the new Hohner Instant Workshop toolset, designed to enable easy reed replacement in addition to all other maintenance operations covered in the videos. The overall concept is the brainchild of Hohner Service Department head Michael Timler and the official launch will take place at NAMM.

Though primarily dealing with the chromatic harmonica, many of the subjects covered in the videos such as tuning, centering, reed offsetting or reed replacement are applicable to all types of harmonica and will undoubtedly be equally useful for diatonic players. The tools and techniques presented here will also be invaluable for harmonica technicians and may well revolutionize harmonica repair by rendering it accessible to everyman. In an era where more and more commodities are seen as being disposable, it's a welcome sign that things don't always have to be throwaway! Here the links to the individual videos:

C01  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7Dc3ssh_bM

C02 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjJIluEX-g

C02.1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ju0FOZcCU4

C03 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c9MUfhZWJM

C04 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMlGCMwU8Ko

C05 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12cdfpp2Sg0

C06 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9-31j2nPgE

C07 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfC9OPmhyuU

C08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fVReyQfwA8

C08.1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMj9e853zIM

Steve Baker
www.stevebaker.de
www.european-blues-masterclass.com
www.harmonica-masters.de