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officialpain
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Mar-19-05, 05:56 AM (PST)
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"Maintenance"
 
   I think I blew out my number 6 reed. I'm getting lousy tone. Do I have to buy a new harmonica or can I buy Lee Oskar's repair kit and adjust the reeds. The harmonica I have is a Lee Oskar diantonic.


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shaggy
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Mar-19-05, 06:22 PM (PST)
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1. "RE: Maintenance"
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It may be grit/dried saliva interfering with the action of the reed. In that case a good clean would fix it.

On the other hand, if it really is a blown reed, there's nothing you can do to fix the reed. There are several options. You could replace the whole harp. But if it's one with replaceable reed plates (Lee Oscar, Hohner MS series, etc.) then you can simply replace the reed plates. Or, if you're a little more technically inclined, you can replace the blown reed itself.

For that last option you need to obtain a suitable replacement reed. This isn't always possible. You can look to older harps (of the same brand & model) for replacement reeds, or you may be able to buy some from the manufacturer.

Shaggy


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