145nE
11 posts
Apr 05, 2011
7:15 PM
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What can I coat/paint my Golden Melody combs with (around the edges) to keep them from chipping.
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nacoran
3963 posts
Apr 05, 2011
8:36 PM
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I have no idea. Maybe clear nail polish? I have no idea how that would react with the plastic. You could try it somewhere inconspicuous. Make sure you don't seal it shut.
Or you could upgrade to custom combs that are more chip resistant. I think some of those combs HarpNinja is importing are GM combs. They look gorgeous.
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Todd Parrott
437 posts
Apr 05, 2011
10:43 PM
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There's really nothing you can do to prevent this from happening that I know of, except for a custom comb. Hohner is aware of this problem and they are listening to the players' advice to offer the Golden Melody with better comb options in the future.
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145nE
12 posts
Apr 06, 2011
7:54 AM
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Custom comb is a great idea but for the poor man I may use a strip of duct tape.
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MP
1575 posts
Apr 06, 2011
10:11 AM
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what are GM combs made of? some sort of pre-plastic bakelite?
was looking in my comb drawer at my lone GM comb.
it's all crumbly and looks like i found it among various forms of detris on the beach.
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MP
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HarpNinja
1306 posts
Apr 06, 2011
10:16 AM
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I have a couple brand new and unused GM combs I can send you. Email me your address. mikefugazzi AT gmail DOT com
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Mike
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MP
1576 posts
Apr 06, 2011
10:40 AM
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perhaps GM combs are biodegradable? or maybe the chips can be used to deter slugs and african snails
in the herb garden.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
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RT123
141 posts
Apr 06, 2011
4:18 PM
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Nice gesture mike. Good karma!
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
629 posts
Apr 06, 2011
7:42 PM
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They probably are aware by now. Golden Melodies have done that for 60 years! Lol
Bend the contact points of the coverplates in just a little, they chip when the coverplate is pushing too close to the edge of the plastic. If you keep the contact points on the back away from the edge, it's impossible to chip.
I have two Golden Melodies, my main Bb and Main Eb, both came by way of Jason. Both have wood combs.
Wood rules. Lol
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Last Edited by on Apr 06, 2011 7:47 PM
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Todd Parrott
440 posts
Apr 06, 2011
8:07 PM
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By Hohner being aware, my point is that it seems that they are just now starting to take the Golden Meldoies more seriously, as well the problems associated with them, mainly the comb. It seems to be their most neglected harp, though some pretty popular players use them or have used them through the years, like Carlos Del Junco, Terry McMillan, Buddy Greene and Howard Levy. Not sure why this harp has never been taken too seriously by Hohner...
I am constantly expressing to them a need for a Golden Melody Deluxe, with a better comb of course. :)
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