Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

Thank you.

I usually use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean all of my non-valved harmonicas. Can I do the same with the half-valved Lucky 13’s?

Thanks for your help and any other suggestions.

Ken

Paddy Richter tuning for Irish and blues. And American Old Time.

Ken

Thank you for your advice.

Thank you. Makes sense to me and time to buy a few Lucky 13’s Paddy Richter tuning.

I read someplace about someone playing a Lucky 13 tuned Double Paddy? What is the tuning layout?

Thanks.

Ken

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