Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Hello Harp Techs, our recent exchange regarding the new Hohner T7 fasteners had me go back about 5 years to find the exact Hohner factory settings of their Torque Wrenches. Here is the link of that Forum article:

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/how_tight_should_my_reed_plate_screws_be

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

Heads up Everyone, new Hohner Special 20 harmonicas now use six lobe TORX (T7) fasteners (read:screws) for both Cover Plates and Reed Plates. I suspect, this will be the case for the entire product line in coming months.

Up to this point, many people incorrectly used and "rounded out" the heads of their M1.6 Pozi Drive fasteners with a standard Philips Screwdriver. This will be near impossible with the new T7 fasteners. Six lobe TORX (T7) Screwdrivers are inexpensive and available on-line everywhere!

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

Hi Kinya

I recently purchased HarpNinja for desktop.

On checking I found that my Marine band crossovers were indicating that they were not tuned to TET. I got slightly different results from Harpninja to my Korg CA-40. I have read different opinions: Some say there are tuned to Compromised just and some say TET. I would like to know which is correct before I start trying some re-tuning. 

This is probably not the correct forum but do you know if the Korg or harp ninja gives a truer reading? continue reading...

Hello

I bought the Hohner harmonica care kit, but I'm not getting good results so far. On cells that have stopped playing, after cleaning and centering the reeds, I try to get them to play with the gapping. On some, it does, but on others, it doesn't. Specifically, the 6, 7, and 8 draws don't play at all on my 20A Special. I understand it's a trial and error, but I feel like I don't know what I'm doing. Any advice?

I have a set of spare Special 20 (Standard Tunning) Harmonicas which I use for practicing or as a back up. Thinking of turning few into a Country Tuned or 7th Tunned Harmonicas - 5 & 9 Draw Raised by a Semi-Tone as follows.

Suzuki Manji C 7th Harp layout -  continue reading...

Hey everyone, this Saturday the 25th, Timothee Chamalet, the star of the hit Bob Dylan movie, "A Complete Unknown" will be hosting again, SNL Saturday Night Live!

Rumors have it, performing with Timothee on the bandstand, will be our very own RG (I'm sworn to secrecy). CHECK IT OUT! Support the home team.

*Listen to how cool the HARPSMITH Game Changer/BLUES/B will sound ;O)

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

For fans of the remarkable Cham-ber Huang invention, the CBH2016 (2012), you are going to love this article that appeared in a 1975 DuPont piece. 

DuPont had just released their new Acetal Resin product called DELRIN and featured Hohner's CBH2016 as a successful case study of how the material could be used in close tolerance type production.

https://harpsmith.com/benchcraft (scroll down to Hohner CBH2016 made with Dupont Delrin)

Enjoy.

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya continue reading...

Hello Harp Tech, check out the interesting dialog regarding the Seydel Big Six and the KongSheng BabyFat

https://www.bluesharmonica.com/baby_fat

Your HARPSMITH, Kinya

Hello Everyone, yesterday, Mrs. Harpsmith and I had the pleasure of attending the premiere of "A Complete Unknown" with Ross Garren and his family. This highly anticipated film delves into the most impactful and contentious moments of Bob Dylan's illustrious musical career. continue reading...

Hi Kinya,

Is Sjoeberg Harp Tuner available somewhere? Is it possible to acquire one?

Thank you,