Flat Draw Reed(s)
Right up front - I have never attempted or learned about gapping, tuning, replacing reeds, etc. I can open and clean a harp but that's about it. My question is this - When a draw reed (for me so far it's always a draw reed) goes flat a half step or so my action plan has been to either throw the harp away and order a new one or when possible, order replacement reed plates. Can a skilled/trained person fix a flat reed? Is this something I should be learning and if so how would you recommend I go about this. Thanks!
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Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Thank you for that valuable information and especially for the GPS directions! I'll add all this to my harmonica learn/do list!
Don't forget to enjoy the experience.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hello Ihobdey, welcome aboard! You are not alone.
Before you go under the hood--I strongly recommend you view all seven Harp Tech Study videos. The experience will be similar to attending one of our hands-on workshop.
I'm afraid these video can be a tad challenging to find on your own, so let me be your GPS:
Your Harpsmith, Kinya