Subject: [Harp-L] slider troubles

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

Well 'Cal', this has been covered dozens of times here and on Slidemeister  
but at the risk of being repetitive, first: it depends on if it's a CX-12 
or a  Seydel Deluxe. If it's a CX-12 there should be no 'roughness'. If there 
is then  perhaps the edges of the single slide piece need a single pass 
from the finest  grade steel wool or extra-fine grit sandpaper --followed by 
thorough  cleaning to ensure no debris gets into the chromatic. Then it and 
the shell  should be cleaned under warm running water (you can add a little 
dishwashing  liquid) of course with the comb removed -  and dried thoroughly 
before  reassembly.
 
 
IF a Seydel Deluxe, the entire Mouthpiece Assembly needs dismantling and  
cleaning, with perhaps some honing/polishing along the lines of what you've  
already been told. It could possibly require gasketing. If nothing else 
works  talk to a customizer if you can't do that part yourself. 
 
 
Both instruments require regular and routine cleaning. 
 
 
Even a slightly bent mouthpiece slide can translate to 'roughness'.
 
Over-tightening of the MP screws can cause 'roughness' too.
 
Hohner's made videos with Steve Baker showing how to do all this  
step-by-step.
 
 
You're welcome.
 
 
Elizabeth
 
"Message: 10
Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 11:06:16 -0700
From: Music Cal  <macaroni9999@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] slider troubles
To:  harp-L list _harp-l@xxxxxxxxxxx (mailto:harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx) 

Hi

I am having troubles with the slider on one of my chromatic  harps. I feel
some roughness when pushing and releasing the slider. It is  very annoying
and impairs my ability to play it well. I have looked for  obvious rough
spots in the slider apparatus and the spring but I can not find  anything
that stands out as potential cause of the roughness. Any  suggestions?"