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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Restore old harmonica

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Thu, 11/09/2023 - 00:12
Elsa P.
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Hello harpsmith!! I found my dad's harmonica and i want to clean it. How do i remove the reed plate? I don't want to make it playable... i just want to restore it a little bit..!

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Thu, 11/09/2023 - 18:24
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Harp Tech Kinya...
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Hello Elsa, you gotcha

Hello Elsa, you gotcha yourself a PROJECT!

To start, please review the HARPSMITH Workbench Video, specifically on "How to Disassemble the HOHNER Marine Band Harmonica". The required tools and processess will apply for your Dad's Tremolo Harmonica. Keep checking in with us!

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harpsmith_bench [10A - Marine Band University, Disassembly]

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

 

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