[Harp-L] Nickel allergy

[Ellis Brayham <ellisbrayham@xxxxxxx>]

A friend of mine has an allergy to Nickel, used in most Harmonicas, resulting in lip sores , etc. Apart from going to gold plated, or switching to the CX12, in the case of Hohner, are there other options? 

Perhaps getting the top and bottom and mouthpiece chrome plated, or another manufacturer who might have stainless  steel — anyone know about this problem, and solutions? Thanks, Ellis