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Harmonica Restoration

  • 05-06-2016 10:23am
    #1
    rocknrollkid
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi Everybody
    I've just received two very nice harmonica's which are very old but in very good working order. One is a Honer harmonica which is build on wood. The other is an unusual type which in from the 1930's era and has two keys on opposite sides (G&C).
    They have been lying in the storeroom of a very very old shop for years and as a result they have built up residue internally and not pleasant to play. They would need to be stripped down and cleaned.
    Does anybody out there know of somebody somewhere doesn't matter where in the the country that would take on the project of cleaning them to their former glory?
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    RNRK


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  • #2
    topper75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,942 ✭✭✭topper75


    To be honest if they are that old (1930s) I doubt any restoration to playability is possible. Harmonicas can be disappointingly disposable instruments in the medium term. They aren't like, say, pianos or guitars. The brass reeds degrade and you have to chuck it and buy anew. With regular playing, one year is good going.

    There are some models available these days that offer replacable reed plates e.g. http://www.hohnershop.com/blues-harp-pro-harp-big-river-harp-reed-plates/ If you have a make, contact the maker and see what they offer in terms of spare reed plates.


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