Posted by Patrick J. McKenna on October 09, 2002 at 22:16:10:
In Reply to: HORRIBLE TASTE posted by stox on October 09, 2002 at 14:05:54:
: I recently picked up a Hohner Special 20. Up to this point, I'd been playing Lee Oskars & a Hohner Golden Melody. Since playing this Special 20 I've had a recurrent & horrible taste in my mouth for which I can find no explanation other than the harp itself. I read below that they are nickel plated. Does nickel have a taste? I don't taste it while I'm playing, only afterwards. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas? Thanks.
Hey Stox,
I hope that your harmonica hasn't been previously used...or worse yet...abused.
My experience with harmonicas includes playing assorted diatonic models (various brands with wooden or plastic combs) as well as two Hohner chromatic harmonicas. To be honest, I've never noticed any significant taste while playing or afterwards.
If you still have the sales reciept, take that harmonica back and get either a refund or another harmonica.
And I hope that this isolated episode doesn't result in child-proof harmonica cases!
Wishing you success in your endeavors,
Patrick