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Anonymous Posted on Feb 06, 2010

Recently I bought 12 hole Hohner chromatic. First

Recently I bought a12 hole Hohner chromatic. First one was very poor quality (several reeds sticking and others out of tune). Shop exchanged harp, but new one has 2 sticking out of tune reeds (d flat , c sharp, hole 12 button depressed).
Shop won't exchange again, and I would prefer known repair anyway. Do you know where I can get overhaul and repair, please?
Many thanks, Ken Whiting

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I would be tempted to try spraying CRC226 into the harmonica. It is available at Home Depot in the electrical department, usually near the electrical tape in a blue can about $2.70. It is plastic safe and is a water displacer and a very LIGHT lubricator. If there is crud in there it may dislodge it. It also is good at preventing rust and freeing rusty pliers, etc.

Testimonial: "I don't know if CRC266 is available in the U.K. However I think your idea is very promising and I will try a product like "Electrolube". Thank you. "

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