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Forums :: Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Squeal

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Mon, 12/26/2016 - 15:31
Mark Vincent
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Hello Kinya,

got a new harp in the key of C and the 3 bending was not good. The 3" and 3"' will squeal and it was tough to get them. I checked my self on another C harp an no issue at all ( no issues bending a D or lower harps). So I tinkered with the gaps and the reed shape and I can access them a little better now but still airy and when not squealing if I sustain the note (using a tuner) the squeal will creep in. Any tip on what to adjust? I also found the squeal creeping in on the 2 hole step. Could be me causing this but since I can bend the other C harp and have never had an issue with squealing I'm thinking it's the blow reed. 

 

Thanks in advance!

Mark 

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Mon, 12/26/2016 - 21:11
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That is a bummer Mark. What

That is a bummer Mark.

  1. What make/model harmonica did you purchase?
  2. When you tinkered with the gaps, did you lower the 2 and 3 blow reeds as well?

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 03:59
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1.Seydel Solist pro steel 2.

1.Seydel Solist pro steel

2. Yes, I lowered the 2 and 3 blow reeds

 

Regards,

Mark

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Tue, 12/27/2016 - 18:44
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BTW. I'm referring to the

BTW. I'm referring to the standard C portion of that harp (actually holes 5 &6) not the low octave. 

 

Thanks Kinya!

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Wed, 12/28/2016 - 16:20
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Case closed

Update. Seydel is going to take care of it. Great customer service by Rupert. 

 

Thanks for all that you do Kinya!

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Fri, 12/30/2016 - 23:59
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Rupert is terrific. Thanx for

Rupert is terrific. Thanx for the update.

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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