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sticking high draw reeds

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Thu, 04/27/2017 - 10:35
Kurt Dunckel
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why do my upper draw reeds not play (stick I guess) a lot. They seem to do it more when I play blow bends but will do it without playing bends also? The worst ones seem to be 8 and 9 holes. 

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Sun, 04/30/2017 - 11:05
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Harp Tech Kinya...
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Hi Kurt, good to hear from

Hi Kurt, good to hear from you.

It appears the factory gapping on your harmonica does not perfectly match your playing style. I would recommend setting the blow and draw gap (on the free ends of the reeds) to .004". 

Please refer to our Harp Tech Studies #4 for detailed "how to do" instructions. From the top of this web site page, select EQUIPMENT, then scroll down to HARMONICAS, then select Harp Tech Series #4 Reed Gapping. 

Let the readers know your results!

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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