[Harp-L] Cleaning Chromatic Harmonicas

[Phyllis731@xxxxx]

I have used my ultrasonic cleaner for my diatonic harps and it works  well. 
 I would be cautious about putting a chromatic in water, however  because I 
would fear the windsavers could be damaged or the glue weakened,  
especially if it's an old harp.  I'm no expert, however on this  topic.
 
Blues Girl Phyllis
Just to be is a blessing. Just  to live is holy. Heschel  

 
In a message dated 10/27/2016 5:40:23 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
amaccana at xxxxx writes:

That  Hohner Workshop Video by Mr. Baker and Ms. Hand on this topic is
terrific.  I have saved it and will look at it again. Although I have become
a total  convert to Seydel harmonicas over the past few years, I still have 
a
fair  few Hohner Chromonicas and this video may encourage me to get one or
two  more.

Rick Epping – also loyal to Hohner - told us at the Willie Clancy  Summer
Music School told us that harmonicas and reed plates can be cleaned  in an
ultrasonic cleaner without compromising the  valves/windsavers.

I have invested in an ultrasonic cleaner, but  haven’t plucked up the 
courage
to put one of my harmonicas in it  yet.

Beannachtaí

Aongus Mac  Cana