Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Hello Harp Techs
One of the most unique and useful tools in my collection is the "Super Hand Vise", available at www.MicroMark.com (Item #85139).

This is a terrific solution for solidly holding, and hand drilling and/or reaming the rivet end of your reeds. Check it out.

Your Harpsmith,
Kinya

I saw the links that David has been posting to the tip of the day section of the website that direct you to the set of videos put up my Hohner which show maintainence instruction videos for chromatic harmonicas. In the video on tuning they use a piece of chromatic tuner software which is apparently available as a download from the Hohner Cshop according to what Steve Baker said in the video, but I am unable to find it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfC9OPmhyuU&feature=related

Any ideas where this could be found? I would like to test it out.

Is it generally safe to clean wood/compsite combed harps like the Suzuki Manji in an ultrasonic cleaner?

Stainless Steel versus Brass or Phosphour-Bronze Reeds

Hello, Kinya!

Would you please be kind enough to comment on the durability and playability of the above type reeds? I have heard so many differing opinions from harmonica players regarding them, but will greatly value a skilled craftsman's knowledge in this arena.

Thank you for your time,

Tom Barrett

Can you tell me what size the Suzuki Promaster Cover screws are? I would like to buy some and I am not sure what exactly to get. Thanks

Hi Kinya,

Hope you had a good holiday.

I got a Crossover today and wanted to verify that the tuning was correct. Do you know where I could find a chart of what the stock values should be?
-Taylor

Hi Kinya.
Reviewing harp-l forum archives I read that Joe Filisko an others (Chris Michalek) put silicone between the reeds and the comb.
Is this a normal operation? It is worthy?

Any ideas where I could find rounded coverplates for MB Deluxe/Crossovers that also have a wide open back?
-Taylor

Can you recommend any resources for Butterfield transcriptions? Is his book worth picking up?
-Taylor

Been working my way through Rollin Rhumba on my G Harmonica...hoping to record and send to David today...and my 5 Draw has gone on me. I'm still a beginner, but to my ear it sounds like my 5 blow now...is that possible?
It's a Hohner Special 20.
Is it time to go get a new one or is it salvagable?
Thank you!