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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Retune Harmonica to A=432hz?

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Wed, 06/01/2016 - 02:17
blueshoes
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Hi Kinya,

I was wondering if you happen to know of any customisers who can tune my harmonica to reference pitch A=432hz?

best regards,

 

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Wed, 06/01/2016 - 21:06
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Harp Tech Kinya...
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Hello Mystery Harmonica

Hello Mystery Harmonica Player!

This a relatively easy thing for anyone who has ever tuned a harmonica. If not please refer to our comprehensive video series called Harp Tech Studies (available under the heading "New Equipment").

We recommend referencing either the Peterson iStroboSoft or Cleartune--both available as smartphone Apps. Simply go to settings and calibrate the A4 to 432Hz (chromatic tuner default is set to A440).

As for Harp Techs who can do the tuning for you, please contact either:

  • Jon Harl <jon@jonharl.com>
  • Richard Sleigh <rrsleigh@gmail.com>
  • Joe Spier <?>

I think you know this, but your harmonica will be significantly flatter than the rest of the band ... maybe this is your strategy to stand out and be remembered ;o)

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Fri, 06/03/2016 - 17:01
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for future reference my current email is jonharl@mac.com. Thanks Kinya!

 

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