Re: [Harp-L] Where do I get a spring from my Honer?

[Chuck Dean <cadean329@xxxxxxxxx>]

So, I called Honer and ask them for a new spring. They wanted $16 plus shipping! I think I'll go with a safety pin.

Chuck (mobile)
Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin air ores.

On Jun 27, 2013, at 3:10 PM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The Hohner C-shop  http://www.hohnershop.com/springs/
> 
> carriestwo two types of chromatic slide springs but neither is listed as working on a Chrometta, which I suspect has a unique spring shape.
> 
> Why not call Hohner USA at 800-446-6010 and inquire?
>  
> Winslow Yerxa
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> 
> From: Chuck Dean <cadean329@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Cc: Harp L Harp L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 2:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Where do I get a spring from my Honer?
> 
> Thanks Smo, I'll keep that in mind as a last resort. Being visually impaired I'm not real good it customization
> 
> Chuck (mobile)
> Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin air ores.
> 
> On Jun 27, 2013, at 2:30 PM, Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Try what I have been doing since the mid 50s. Use a #2 safety pin. Preferably chrom plated. 
> > smo-joe
> > 
> > On Jun 27, 2013, at 5:06 PM, Chuck Dean wrote:
> > 
> >> Hi everybody,
> >> Does anybody have any contact information for Honer harmonicas so I can get a new spring for my Chrometta 8? Thanks in advance.
> >> 
> >> Chuck (mobile)
> >> Pleez x cuze any tie ping or spelin air ores.
> > 
> 
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