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by SlimHeilpern
Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Power Slide Adjustment?
Replies: 6
Views: 10996

Re: Power Slide Adjustment?

Before receiving your reply, I did notice that applying a touch of vaseline along the edges of the slide helps, but the sluggishness is still apparent (and a bit of an annoyance when playing fast). The slide seems to be perfectly straight, and before trying the steel wool I tried some part swapping ...
by SlimHeilpern
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Power Slide Adjustment?
Replies: 6
Views: 10996

Re: Power Slide Adjustment?

Hi Eugene - I'm not using a Hohner comb, I'm using the Power Comb which comes with a metal piece glued to the top of the comb, so I don't think that should need to be sanded down. And again, changing the plastic housing does seem to impact the tightness of the slide. And no, it doesn't appear to be ...
by SlimHeilpern
Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Power Slide Adjustment?
Replies: 6
Views: 10996

Power Slide Adjustment?

I have so far installed a Power Comb and Power Slide in 2 of my CX12s and really like the results, so thanks again Brendan for a terrific customization! My question: I'm seeing some variance, I think it's between the plastic housings of CX12s from various years or maybe just luck of the draw. The fi...