[Harp-L] Oiling

[pneupco@xxxxx]

I have a Suzuki G. Maret G48W harmonica with the rosewood cover plates 
that I love. The look and feel of the wood is great. Here's the 
question: Should I oil the covers occasionally or not? Fine wooden 
musical instruments such as clarinets and recorders have to be oiled to 
prevent them from cracking. So why not these covers? Have these been 
specially treated at the factory to eliminate this need or not? This 
question would also apply to Suzuki's Pure Harp diatonics with their 
wooden covers.

Thanks for your time and help.

Paul N.