mankycodpiece
58 posts
Jan 02, 2010
10:38 AM
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an old friend died and his wife has given me his super chromatica harmonica.
he used to smoke heavily and the harp just reaks of it.
the harp is quite old andi'd like to bring it back to health
so,do any of you know how to get rid of the smell and the taste and what to seal the wooden comb with?
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nacoran
649 posts
Jan 02, 2010
11:14 AM
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Jason Ricci has a good video on cleaning (diatonic) harps that might help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3RwSiMEQvg
(Mongoose free method)
I think the wood sealing guys use that butcher block sealing stuff. Hopefully that would seal the smell behind a protective layer.
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harmonicanick
498 posts
Jan 02, 2010
11:29 AM
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use an ultra-sonic cleaner in conjunction with 'sea clean' concentrate
very useful gizmos these and they ain't expensive
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Jfllr1
84 posts
Jan 02, 2010
11:30 AM
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Try washing it with a very strong moutwash like listerine.
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"Blow as thou pleaseth"
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Gwythion
47 posts
Jan 02, 2010
11:56 AM
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All of the above are good. I use Sea Clean and ultrasonic, like Nick. Sterisol spray is excellent, too.
If all else fails, a couple of drops of Olbas Oil (eucalyptus and mint) on a piece of cloth in a Tupperware box next to the harp will give a better smell than the baccy.
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ricanefan
41 posts
Jan 02, 2010
1:22 PM
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It's my understanding that you will want to take it apart and let the wood air out for a stretch (perhaps two weeks) before sealing - much of the smell should dissipate on its own, and then seal in a less foul smelling wood...
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