Rocky Harpoon
40 posts
Oct 15, 2014
2:35 AM
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Having only played with 10, I recently bought what looked like a vintage MB 14 holer. Any tips or thoughts? Also what is best way to "decontaminate a second hand harp"
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AirMojo
365 posts
Oct 15, 2014
12:23 PM
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I assume that it is a Marine Band 365 model which is larger in size than an standard 10-hole Marine Band.
I would remove the brads/nails, and give the whole thing a good scrubbing... don't let the wood comb get too wet, maybe just a quick wash and wipe with alcohol.
After the comb is completely dry, I would seal it with a food-safe sealer, like what is used for salad bowls... there are videos on YouTube showing how to seal wood combs... like this one from Dave Payne.
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nacoran
8061 posts
Oct 15, 2014
3:03 PM
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Be careful scrubbing the reed plates. Some people use toothbrushes, but I find they can snag the reeds. I'd focus on sterilizing first, then just carefully cleaning it. (Old toothbrushes are fine on covers).
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