[Harp-L] Curious about how the group feel about buying used harps and cleanliness

[flyingv8@xxxxx]

I always disassemble the harp completely for cleaning. I always replace valves in used chromatics. I am a big fan of removing other peoples DNA, even from guitars I bought used. I soak the screws and reedplates in isopropyl alcohol also. Every instrument I sell is thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and tested with my Harner Examina II.
Dee


---- Tom Martin <tomdmartin at xxxxx> wrote: 
> so in cleaning our harmonicas, do you take it apart, and to what level, or
> just stick the whole harp in the mix?
> 
> On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 6:23 PM, <flyingv8 at xxxxx> wrote:
> 
> > Mainly reedplates, that's where the gunk builds up and where all the
> > crevices are that bacteria can hide in. You can also do your jewelry and
> > carburetor parts! But don't use it for your harp after that! Hahaha!
> >
> >
> > ---- Tom Martin <tomdmartin at xxxxx> wrote:
> > > so, what all can I clean with one of these GemOro ?
> > >
> > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 9:03 AM, <flyingv8 at xxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Tom, I use a GemOro 2 quart with heat and turbosweep technology. I
> > don't
> > > > get shiny new reed plates after putting them in a mild soapy hot bath
> > but I
> > > > do notice lots of particles in the bottom of the reservoir. I know the
> > heat
> > > > kills germs. This is a professional unit that is is used for medical
> > > > instruments. I have tried the cheaper unit (Harbor Freight) but wasn't
> > > > confident that it did anything at all.
> > > > Dee
> > > >
> > > > ---- Tom Martin <tomdmartin at xxxxx> wrote:
> > > > > so, what Ultrasonic cleaning equipment do you use?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> >
> >