HOHNER Service Workshops:C02 - Cleaning

[@JimMelcher]

I just bought a used copy of this very harmonica. What a delight to find this excellent tutorial, first try! Thanks, Hohner!

[@Dustin-io3ku]

This is very informative. I recently acquired an antique harmonica from my grandfather's passing, and it's a Hohner Echo No. 605 from what the box says. I don't know when he bought it, but it looks to be maybe from the 50s or 60s. Anyhow, I'd like to request that Hohner Service Workshops do a video for proper disassembly and repair for that particular model or a model that's fairly similar. Thought it'd be nice to at least have an idea on how to maintain it.

[@PhillyDrumerBoy]

THX ALOT !!! HOHNER.... Thi video was a great idea!!! Every one should buy an hohner harmonica.

[@kimsachan]

I like this video to show me how to clean a Harmonica, I am going to buy the MZ99831 to keep my harmonica a good condition.

[@magg93]

I have a Hohner 280C, which has a note that doesn't ring out immediately when i draw air. It starts ringing out after a few seconds if I continuously draw air. What could be the cause? A slight misalignment of the reed, or some debris stuck in the reed perhaps?

[@GeoffsPhilsInfo]

I've just bought an old 57/120 large Hohner Echo Harp, I want to completely strip it down to clean inside, how should I go about this?, especially as the top and bottom covers are fixed in place by pins, thanks in advance.

[@345kobi]

Would like to see the cleaning of the normal size harmonica that most people use.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

The 10-hole diatonic type favored by most blues and rock musicians. Yes, I would love to know how to safely disinfect a vintage Marine Band or Special 20 harmonica.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

If the wood isn’t sealed, you can’t sanitize a vintage harp. If the harp has an ABS or sealed comb, just take it apart, remove any build up, and dunk it in isopropyl.

[@RobBob555]

You mean a diatonic harmonica as opposed to the Chromatic one with the slide button you see in the video

[@scottschmittmusic]

I have an old late 40s echo double sided With wood combs I think it's pinned not skrews How do I sanitize it as it is 2nd hand thanks

[@AvishayHaviv]

Can I use Isopropyl Alcohol instead of the mouthpiece cleanser?

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Does this work for my fathers M. Hohner : "The Chromonica" from WW2?

[@joseramonramos3261]

Excellent fine work. Where can I find a reliable Musical instrument shop to send my Hohner Chromonika III for tunning in the Seattle Metropolitan area?Thank you.

[@ObiTrev]

How do you clean a 16 hole Echo M.Hohner that is nailed together on the sides? The one my grandfather gave me as a kid is rusty, needless to say I didn't take care of it then, and I would like to restore it.

[@wilmersprunger8164]

I have one that's intact and in good shape. Will sell it as original. Let me know your interest. w.s.

[@daveking-sandbox9263]

I live in Germany. Does anyone know how much this cleaning would cost if I brought my chromatic harmonica directly to Hohner?

[@vme3000]

I was wondering how tight should I screw the two holes that hold the plates of my harmonica together? Should I tighten the screws all the way until they can't turn anymore? Or if I should leave them a bit loose? Please help

[@anilgrover1955]

Excellent, absolutely clear tutorial. Very helpful. Thanks. 🙏 🙏 🌹 🌹

[@michaelmanning-yk1pu]

Thank you to the Lady for smiling during the video

[@ex-nerd]

I thought this would be a great help to me... until I discovered that the reed plates in the 60 year old Super Chromonica I have are nailed/riveted on, not screwed. I guess there's only so much I can do to clean this one. A nice heirloom, though (and still a good video).

[@bendowdy2438]

Those are small nails. My old Chromonica has them also. Just carefully pry the reedplate away from the wood comb with a flathead screw driver....CAREFULLY.

[@orlandoplain6804]

What cleaning soultion are you useing to clean with

[@jasonreehoff4209]

My grandmother has a Hohner Super Chromonica that she got when she was 15 as a birthday present. It no longer plays because it is so dirty... is there a service/restoration center close to Chicago area or where else could I get this restored? It's one of her most prized possesions and i'm nervous to ship it somewhere far away and it get lost.

[@davidford7186]

Have just bought a new double sided Echo tremolo 96 which has reed plates nailed to a wooden comb. Mr Hohner, kindly let me know how to clean it.

[@jameslishman]

Looking forward to service my Horner harmonica❤

[@RobBob555]

Horner ?? 🤦🤔😂

[@shauryabhansali3731]

Is it applicable for all types of harmonica? If a unexperienced person wants to clean, it is preferred to make it clean by himself only or by a music instrument expert? Please comment!

[@bendowdy2438]

You can use this on all harmonicas, really. If you're a novice to cleaning harmonicas, have a pro help (or watch any number of videos about here on youtube.)

[@seokyoungji5258]

Hi, how often should I be cleaning the harmonica using the following technique? What are the suggested "routine-like" cleaning process that would be helpful for maintaingin the harmonica clean?

[@Smileythehustler]

Very thorough. Thankyou

[@larywinkfield4535]

How do I clean my "the up to date" very est tremolo concert harp finest hammered reads . # 46 1/2?

[@Percibalcoloma]

Thank you for sharing now i know haow how to clean my harmonica..

[@subhajitde8542]

The slide lubricant usage was not shown unfortunately

[@MFinGonzo]

is it the same if the harmonica has wood in it?

[@楊錦盛-m5t]

請問有繁體中文解說嗎?

[@kobalt77]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@mpharpsax]

Can you please do a much needed video on Melodica cleaning/maintenance? I understand why you used brand new harmonica for the demo (visual aesthetics), but an instrument in need of cleaning would have been more realistic-they can get very gunky, Brush your teeth or rinse before playing-•

[@lizdutton2566]

Excelent tutorial

[@jagatkarmakar1805]

Very good video sir

[@sullykls1]

this guys voice is like the perfect narrating voice haha

[@HohnerMusic]

Yes, Steve Baker is not just a great narrator, but also a fantastic harmonica player. It was a big joy to make these videos with him

[@eazyrider6122]

The David Edinburgh of instruments.

[@srikar925]

sullykls1

[@AmanAman-bg8bl]

I like his talking style.

[@rajeev7898]

+AMAN RAZU You will like his playing style as well. He is a great player

[@tobybowmer3349]

When unscrewing and screwing the reed plates watch out you don't slip and bend a reed out of its position

[@guilhermetoledorodrigues1205]

Uau!!! Good job!!! So, Please, I would very much like you to tell me what is the most practical way to buy reed plates for Hohner super chromonica?

[@GiordanoFronte]

I have a Suzuki Manji Harmonica and I would like to have a kind of disinfecting cleaner, but I had read that some of them can damage the wood... which fluid cleaner do you recommend to use for my Harmonica Thanks...

[@BoazKimMusic]

Giordano Fronte Hey. The Suzuki Manji has a composite comb made of wood resin and plastic. You can simply use water and soap or 91% ethynol alcohol for cleaning. The alcohol might take off the painted key marker and Suzuki label, though so be careful if that matters to you.

[@syedjunaidhashmi29]

Can I use iso-propyl alcohol?

[@austinisfullpleasedontmove653]

Maybe show how to clean the instrument normal people play.

[@LonelyDogBarking]

Hell, you’re serious about this…;)

[@bvandijk]

The women is silently cleaning while the man explains... nice job... 🤔

[@slysmi9021]

Why so serious

[@jamilachowdhury7278]

while cleaing my Hohner super chromatic 64, one of the valve is bent, now the sound at that hole is hoarse. can you help me to fix it, a video will be helpfull. From Dhaka, Bangladesh. imgur.com/a/Z9I7N

[@hilohahoma1547]

Good vid except better close-ups would help, plus would rather watch her w/ the Chromonica than watch him talking just saying guys. Cheers

[@abbasghasemi757]

هیچ وقت ساز را باز نکنید ،زیرا گند خواهید زد به ساز

[@abbasghasemi757]

If you are a heart surgeon, don't think you can operate on harmonica. Please don't ever decide to operate on harmonica because you will kill him. And you have to buy a new harmonica.😢

[@martin_eden.]

thank you very much! then why is this video misleading? :( How can I disinfect it without taking it apart, friend??