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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Cleaning My Harmonica

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Mon, 11/15/2021 - 08:32
dmenken
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The 5 draw on my Hohner Crossover was blocked, no air could pass through, so I got a flashlight and looked inside. It is really dusty. No wonder the sound sucks. Can you please recommend a way to clean the harmonica. Do I need a machine, a spray, just a screwdriver and some water? Thanks.

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Mon, 11/15/2021 - 19:57
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Hi D, my recommendation is to

Hi D, my recommendation is to watch the HARPSMITH Bench Episode 2, which addresses Cleaning and Sanitizing the harmonica.

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harpsmith_bench

also read this Forum from 2016

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harmonica_cleaning

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Sat, 12/11/2021 - 19:30
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HARPSMITH Bench Episode 1

Did you check out our first episode of HARPSMITH Bench, you will find it useful!

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harpsmith_bench

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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