David, glad it all worked out. By the way the reed it self shoukd be stainless, but the reed plate is aluminum, that has been anodized. If you look at your old reed plate, take a little sand paper to it and you will see it will look brass as well. The one I sent you was originally aluminum color or stainless color. But it had so much old wax when I removed it, I removed the stainless color.
I am going to try the rope caulk on a an extra clavietta I have and see how it works.
Thanks for the tip.
Melodica-Me