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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Crossover Gapping

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Thu, 05/18/2017 - 02:40
Goran Begonja
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Hi Kinya

I just bought my first Crossover (D). I read that it is the best "out of box" harmonica and very easy to bend. But I found myself unpossible to bend (or at least properly) before adjusting gapping on 2 and 3.

Is there some problem with me and my technique or harmonica set up? Or it is all normal :)

 

Thanks 

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Wed, 05/24/2017 - 15:36
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Hi Goran, I just noticed my

Hi Goran, I just noticed my earlier response never made it on to the forum ;o(

Every manufacture endeavors to have zero defects--it is an on going quality improvement process. Building mass produced "hand made" instruments, like our beloved harmonica is no exception. Occasionally reed profiles (gap) do not match with the player. I'm glad to hear you took your issues "to the bench". Good job Sir!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

 

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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 02:16
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Crossover gapping

Hi Goran, I had the same issue when I moved from sp20s to crossovers.

I remember posting a similar question on the forum.

My G key rocket was the same not sure if the gaps are larger on newer harps.

 

 

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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 06:56
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Goran Begonja
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Thanks guys..I was afraid

Thanks guys..I was afraid that I am doing something wrong :)

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Thu, 05/25/2017 - 20:25
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Nope--your golden Your

Nope--your golden

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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