Squealing during a bend
I just got a new Special 20 in D. While I was playing around with it, I noticed that when I do a 3 draw bend it squeals when I get lower in the bend. If I slowly work the bend down, it starts sounding fine but as I work it down it hits a point where I get a very high pitched squeal. I have never come across this and am not sure what to do about it. It almost sounds like one of the higher reeds is starting to hit a resonance or something like that but to be honest, I have no idea.
Anyone ever seen this before and know how to fix it? Thanks!!
Thanks Kinya! It took a lot of playing around and to be honest, I am not 100% sure what exactly fixed it. I did close the gap a bit but I also (very slightly) adjusted the alignment of that reed also. Also could be that the harp is brokin in a bit. Whatever it is, it seems to be working better now. Thanks for your help.
Wonderful news Will. You could be right, as my first harp tech coach, Rick Epping taught me, "It's alot of little things done well that makes a great playing harmonica".
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hi Will, try lowering the gap on your 3 blow reed--a little at a time, until you are satsified with the results.
https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harp_tech_study_4_reed_gapping
Your Harpsmith, Kinya