Re: [Harp-L] Chrome plating reed plates

[Music Cal <macaroni9999@xxxxxxxxx>]

The plates of the Hohner Slide Harp are plated. Chrome or Nickel? I don't
recall.

MusiCal

On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 4:51 PM, Larry Sandy <slyou65@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Has anyone had in-tune harmonica reed plates chromed and if so, what was
> the outcome?
>
> I can think of some benefits dealing with closing the gaps (chrome plating
> can be applied very thinly) to solving issues with allergies to brass.  The
> only two negatives that come to mind would be the more or less permanent
> marrying of the reeds to the reed plate and if the reeds were chromed it
> would be difficult to retune them.  I recall seeing somewhere a way to
> chrome small items at home, using batteries or a small power supply, and
> some chemical baths.  Perhaps one could chrome just part of the reed plate,
> as required, and not chrome the reed attaching points?
>
> Lockjaw Larry
> Thinking creatively daily
>