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Looking for Harp Tech topics

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Sun, 10/07/2018 - 15:32
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Calling all Harp Techs, I am compiling a list of topics to feature on future forum articles. If you have not participated with me before, now would be a good time to start!

Learning to play this crazy instrument not withstanding, are there any frustrations or nagging questions you might have regarding the mechanics of your diatonic and/or chromatic harmonicas? Let me have it--please share with our tribe.

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Tue, 10/09/2018 - 14:31
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Harp Tech Topics

Hmmmm

Reed replacement. There have been some cool new tools become available recently

How to build a Sleigh lightbox. ;-)

Converting a MB 1896 to screws. You wouldn't believe the hatchet jobs I've seen.

Techniques for altered tunings

Valve repair/ replacemant

 

.......Mike

 

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Tue, 10/09/2018 - 14:28
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High End Reeds

Kinya,

How goes it??  How about doing 'how to's' on working with high end reeds.  Take for example the C harp and reeds 7 - 10 (blow and draw) or what about an High G harp?  I have yet to see anyone tackle this topic.

I'm still playing and only working on my personal harps for now.

Best,

Ken

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Tue, 10/09/2018 - 18:57
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Good topic suggestions from

Good topic suggestions from both Mike and Ken. Thank you, I will put these on the list.

Your Harpsmith

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Thu, 11/01/2018 - 10:49
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Any info about...

...the care and feeding of a chromatic harp.

Also, I'd like to see a new video about the proper usage of the innovative tools in Andrew Zajac's full tool set.

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Sat, 11/03/2018 - 19:26
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Cool. Good topic suggestions.

Cool. Good topic suggestions. Thank you!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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