Re: Protection

Alix Baillie (abaillie@uky.campus.mci.net)
Fri, 30 Aug 1996 01:39:48 -0400 (EDT)

Professor Benecki writes:

> Any good exterior latex or oil-base paint will protect your harp; remove
> the strings first and put toothpicks in the holes to prevent gumming.
> Cover the tuning pegs and levers (if any) with masking tape for the same
> reason. If you are willing to remove and re-attach your pegs and levers a
> good grade of vinyl siding is a more permanent solution, and will not
> require annual scraping and re-painting. Pedal harps have lots of little
> metal pieces and things inside; carefully remove it all when painting and
> set in a cardboard box until the paint dries.

I just dunk mine in a vat of Thompson's Water Seal every spring.... seems to
do just fine!

Alix Baillie