Should I return this harmonica or I can fix it
Mon, 01/17/2022 - 01:22
I ordered a Marine band Db natural minor harmonica
the problem is that when I try to play 3 hole 1 draw it keeps playing obove note C
Please see this
https://i.imgur.com/DVHWnVk.gif
I know how to tune harmonica but I want to make sure I should go for it
Should I return it? I suppose all I need is to tune the 3 hole draw reed 1 semi note down right?
If Draw 7 is also C natural, then you have a harmonic minor harp and not a natural minor one - the harp was mis-labeled.
Either way, you should be able to return it within the 90-day warranty period as either wrong thing shipped, or as a manufacturing defect if only Draw 3 is not tuned to the standard.
One thing I would check before retuRning or retuning:
Examine the reed to make sure there is no debris anywhere along the length of the draw reed. Sometimes a piece of debris will stop the reed from vibrating, but it can also effectively shorten the reed's vibrating length, making it vibrate faster at a higher pitch.