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Re: Any reed brands that use steel plates (as opposed to aluminum)?

Interestingly enough, the reed plates were made not entirely from zinc but a combination of zinc and lead. I always joke with a friend of mine about how much the old Sterlings, Monarchs, Globes, and Eagle Brands are hazardous to our health just because of the stuff they probably used to make and paint them.

John

Re: Any reed brands that use steel plates (as opposed to aluminum)?

John D- are you serious? Lead?? Well crap, I spent a lot of time cleaning my 1924 Hohner reeds the other day (with the finest steel wool). A bit unnerving



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