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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Marine Band customization

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Sat, 02/10/2024 - 13:52
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So, I've watched your videos on customizing the Marine Band harmonica. Fantastic series. It's really informative and helpful. However, I do have one question. I may be missing it somewhere, but i CAN NOT find a video on putting the harp back together. I know for the Reed plates you use 00-80 screws to assemble the reed plates to the comb. My question is, what all do you use to put the covers back on the harp? What screw, nut, and clearance drill size do you use?

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Sat, 02/10/2024 - 18:57
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Hello Mr. Green, thank you

Hello Mr. Green, thank you for watching our Harp Tech Series. 

The episode regarding Marine Band 1896 Cover Plate modifications can be found on my website:

https://harpsmith.com/benchcraft (Reel #1)

If you have further questions or want to go deeper, post your thoughts here or my email: kinya@harpsmith.com

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

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