Breaking in a Harmonica?
Fri, 09/27/2019 - 02:14
I wonder, what does the Harpsmith say about breaking in a Harmonica?
I bought a new set of Marine Band Deluxe the other day and i wonder if i schould brake them in, and how?
Best rgards
Thomas
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 01:25
#2
Thank you
Hallo Kinya,
thanks a lot for the Answer! I try to break in the Harps as gentle as possible.
And, the vacuum_table is cool! As an enthusiastic hobbyist i will also build one myself.
best regards
Thomas
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 18:17
#3
That's the spirit Thomas.
That's the spirit Thomas. After completion, show us photos of your monster vacuum box!
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hi Thomas, my apologies for the delay in this response ...
Most harmonica manufactures (as well as automobile) recommend a soft approach. When possible, go easy on a new instrument and allow the "spring metal" (reeds) to settle in.
Easy in principal, but not always practical; for example, yesterday I discovered a fractured 4 draw reed on my performing D harmonica, and will not have an opportunity to replace the defective reed before the next gig. My work around is to "break-in" a new harmonica on my Master Harp Tuning Table--by opening up all the slider valves and allowing the low volume of air from my mini vacuum to accelerate the break-in process.
For those who do not own a Master Harp Tuning Table, check out this How-To post from three years ago:
https://www.bluesharmonica.com/breaking_new_harmonicas_easy_build_vacuum_table
Your Harpsmith, Kinya