Chromatic Cleaning
Sat, 07/02/2011 - 16:29
Hey Kinya - got an ultrasonc cleaner ordered (now that I've found a source in Canada). You did a great job in the video and I feel confident in giving it a go. Question though - what about chromatics?? One is a Seydel Saxony so the body should be OK but I'm not sure if these are valved. If they are then I'm guessing the valve material would be a NO-NO in the cleaner. Other chromatic is a CX12 - plastic body.
What's the word from on high???
Good to hear from you Hank,
The cover plates and comb for both your harmonicas will be safe to use the ultrasound cleaner, but definitely not your reed plates--it will mess up your wind savers (valves).
Regarding the Saxony, check with Seydel to see if they lubricate the slider--if so, do not use the U.S. As for the CX12, no problem.
~Kinya