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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Holes in Rocket versus Rocket Low

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Tue, 07/23/2019 - 17:16
AceVentura
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Hi Kinya,

So, I've got a small collection of Rockets and one Rocket Low in F. If I position each of the regular harps they pretty much feel indistinguishable, except for the Rocket Low: it just feels a bit different. It seems the holes aren't exactly the same size but it's hard to tell since the color difference in the combs might create an optical illusion. I think that though they are the same size side to side, the Low might be a tad smaller top to bottom. Can you comment on this? 

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Wed, 07/24/2019 - 18:14
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Hi Ace, I do not own or have

Hi Ace, I do not own or have seen any of the Rocket low tuned harmonicas ... do me a favor and send me a photo of the two Rockets--with a ruler (tape measure) in the background of each harmonica.

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Thu, 07/25/2019 - 04:27
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Calipers

Kinya, 

I thought you might know off the top of your head. I think I’ll try to get a small caliper instrument and then send you the results along w the photos you’ve asked for. His should be an easy exercise, given one actually has the harps at the ready. 

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Sun, 07/28/2019 - 19:00
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thanx Ace! Your Harpsmith,

thanx Ace!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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