Reed replacement
Wed, 05/14/2014 - 00:45
Hi
I have just been having a quick look at your lessons on reed replacement.
When replacing reeds do you always have to use an appropriate reed from the manufacturere of the harmonica.
You say the the MBs and special 20s have the same reeds. I also have Seydel and Lee Oskar harmonicas. I would assume that the S/S reeds on the Seydel could only be used in Seydel harmonicas. However, are the reeds from the Hohner and Lee Oskars interchangeable?
Thanks in advance
Hi Border Collie
Harmonica reeds from different manufactures are not interchangeable ;o(
Both Seydel and Lee Oskar, however, offer replacement reed plates. I would recommend you start collecting donor harmonicas for your workbench--organizing them by make and model.
Building an inventory of replacement reeds, particular the 4 blow/draw and 5 blow/draw of your favorite harmonica keys would be a good strategy.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya