D Harp 3 Draw Prob
Kinya, loads of harp troubles this week. Here's the latest...
On my Sedel 1847 D harp, I seem to be having some strange problems with the 3 draw reed, especially when starting from a bend -- and most notably when combining a little 4 draw with it. On fast passages, it seems to "stick", not sounding for a moment, then all of the sudden kicking in. I wondered if it might be technique, but I don't seem to have the problem when playing the same licks with my Special 20 or Crossover D harps.
Is the reed too "stiff"? Is it me? The Seydel definitely has a bit of a wider hole spacing, and of course the stainless reeds, so I wonder if the difference in embouchure has anything to do with it.
If it's the reed, what can I do to "loosen" it up?
Signed,
Frustrated in North Carolina
I am suspicious of the 3 BLOW reed. Your mission is to increase the gap.
Let us know how this works out for you.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya