Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Is it OK to put my Hohner Crossovers in the Ultrasonic Cleaner?

Kinya,
I first posted this on Winslow's forum in error. Sorry everyone.

I watched your video on tools and cleaning. I've located a few small ultrasonic cleaners on eBay. Can't find one in town. But I can't seem to locate anywhere, the cleaning solutions, The Mighty Mist spray bottle or the Eurosonic cleaning fluid. Any suggestions, or are there easier to find comparable products? Thanks

Rick

For Special 20 reed plate screws, do you use a Wiha Pozidriv screwdriver part # 26205, size 0 or part # 26210, size 1.

Thanks

Hello list, has any one here used Ketchup to clean the Brass and Bronze ? Just coat all surfaces let set 30 minutes and rinse of with water but be warned it will be shinier than new all copper alloys can be done this way. mx

Hey, Kinya!

I bought an Hohner Educator 10 chromatic for the car because I don't want to take my 270 deluxe out and about.

I know it's less than the highest quality but thats ok I'm only using it to work on my chromatic lesson outside the home. My question is on the 2 hole blow it seems much more difficult than any other hole on this harp to get a decent amount of volume out of and it feels excessively resistant to air flow. Can you explain this and do you think that I could do something about it. continue reading...

Hi Kinya

I'm trying to find a tool set or an alternative to reed wrench to complete my tool kit, or maybe a clever way to make the tool.

I'm playing Seydel harmonica but work on a few other model too. Mainly Hohner and Suzuki.

Thank you

In harp tech study 3, you talk about the importance of condensation and its effect on tuning.
If I take care to dry the reeds carefully between tuning adjustments, and get everything perfect, won't this mean I'll be playing flat when I'm actually blowing my hot wet breath through the thing? At least, after the first 12 bars?

(Thanks for the videos, by the way!)

Your article about the Harrison Harps says:
"if you get that uncomfortable porosity sensation against the tip of your tongue when you make contact with the mouthpiece (such as I did), applying a couple of coats of Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac onto the mouthpiece should smooth things out for you."

How would you apply the shellac?

Do I purchase the "standard" shellac as listed at:
http://www.amazon.com/ZINSSER-WILLIAM-0316-SHELLAC-SEALER/dp/B000S6VDIO

I'm a novice at this, so any details can help.

Thanks.

Am I safe to assume, after reading your excellent review of the B-Rad Harmonica in "Harmonica Sessions", that it is safe/OK to cleanse my Harrison Harmonica in the ultrasonic cleanser?

You say the the comb is made of COMPREG,and will not swell or become distorted by moisture, so I'm assuming it's OK to do it.

Or, are the other factors that might make it not advisable?

Thanks.

Numerous people from our harmonica community has asked for my thoughts of the new Harrison B-Radical harmonica. Check out the whole dealeo at: http://harmonicasessions.com/?p=138

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Kinya Pollard
The Harpsmith

Musician & Harp-Tech
Harmonica Masterclass Workshop Instructor
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