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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Basic tools needed for simple maintenance

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Wed, 05/22/2019 - 10:02
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As a relative newbie ( and a newly retired guy) I have the time and interesst to take care of the simple basic maintenance things that may come up from my daily practicing on my Special 20s. I did follow your advance for cleaning and got the Micromark Ultrasonic Cleaner and Eurosonic solution. I also got the 2 correct screw drivers necessary to open them up for cleaning in the US device. Are there any other basic tools that might address the simple issues I will bump into as I head down the harmonica road? And what video or DVD tutorials would be good guides when doing some basic matintence? Thanks! :)

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Thu, 05/23/2019 - 16:18
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Nevermind. I found some great

Nevermind. I found some great tools from Andrew Zajac that will do the trick.

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Sat, 05/25/2019 - 13:32
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Sat, 05/25/2019 - 11:05
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Welcome to the incredible

Welcome to the incredible universe of harmonicas! Whether performing music and/or working under the hood of your favorite instrument, you will continuously be surprised by the harmonica--so small yet so complex!

David and I created seven Harp Tech Series, including:

  1. Getting to Know Your Harmonica
  2. Maintenance and Tools
  3. Tuning
  4. Reed Gapping
  5. Reed Replacement
  6. Reed Slot Sizing
  7. Sjoberg Harp Tuner

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Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Sat, 05/25/2019 - 13:32
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Thanks!

Thanks!

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Sat, 05/25/2019 - 16:09
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But there's more

Hohner certified Harp Tech, Richard Sleigh is an excellent resourse for speciality harmonica tools: (814)762-3485 website hotrodharmonicas.com

MicroMark for small hand and power tools, website: micromark.com

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

 

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