Here you will learn two proven strategies to straighten out the bow found with the BLOW reed plates. Mastering these techniques will result in improving the playability of your harmonica--I promise.
I just picked up a new D Marine Band Deluxe. All reeds play nicely, except the 2 draw. It feels constricted somehow, and is definitely quiet. E.g., I need to draw a lot harder to get it to sound equal to other draw reeds in the harp.
For reference, I have three other Ds, a Rocket Amp, a Special 20, and a Blues Harp. None exhibit this same issue. Each draws easier and is louder. continue reading...
Posted Sat, 09/23/2023 - 16:23 by Harp Tech Kinya...
Hello Harp Techs, we love our German manufactured harmonicas, such as HOHNER and Seydel and many of you have become skillfull at replacing faulty "riveted" reeds; but what if you own or are servicing a harmonica manufactured by Suzuki, Easttop, KongSheng or DaBell?
Why it Matters
Most Asian harmonica manufactures do not use rivets to install their reeds onto the reed plates, but rather adopt the spot welding processes developed by Suzuki Musical Instruments. continue reading...
Posted Wed, 09/06/2023 - 10:24 by Harp Tech Kinya...
During the 90's my company serviced SOLECTRON (Milpitas, CA). Posted everywhere were the operating principles, the 5 "S".
Why it Matters
Founder/CEO Roy Kusomoto created this unifying battle cry for workers and managers alike--in doing so, SOLECTRON was able to build a solid reputation of high quality design and manufacturing. Many of Silicon Valley's nascent technological products (such as the HP Printer and Tivo recording devices were made here). continue reading...
I have mentioned this before, but, once again, your series on customizing the Marine Band Classic harmonica is excellent. I find myself going back to it frequently for reference.
I believe I heard you say at the beginning of the series, that you would be opening up the cover. I cannot find anything, anywhere about this. Does this exist somewhere? Perhaps there are more videos to come in this series? continue reading...
I've not bene playing my A crossover in a month and half because I was exploring the low frequencies of my new G special 20.
Yesterday I took I out of the bag and realized how difficult was to full bend 3 draw at low volume and also that there was a lot of air leakage. I looked at the harp and realized that there was space between the combo and the reedplate. I removed the cover and this Is now It look.