Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

When I go to the masterharp.com web site and click on "Tuner", I get a message: "there are no products to list in this category." I've sent an email, using the email link you provided, and asked about this. Do you happen to know about it? Thanks. The new series of videos is excellent, as have been the others.

I have found the Harp Tech Series of videos to be fantastic... thanks for sharing your expertise.

At one point I thought there were going to be some specific Marine Band videos... wood comb sanding and sealing... cover plate mods etc.

Are there any more Harp Tech videos in the works at present?

I got a suzuki blues master harp and I just changed the reed plates with the promaster plates Bb. When i tried it it played great except for the 3 draw bends, very leaky and airy sound even the 3 draw natural when used a aggressive attack would stall. Would adjusting the blow reed help with the air leak on the bends? Thanks

Hello Harp Techs
I just placed my order of tools and materials from Micro-Mark . I wanted to remind everyone their monster sale ends in a few days.

Your Harpsmith
Kinya

Forgive me it this has been asked before, but I did not see anything from my search of the forums.

I have a handful of blown Marine Band and Spec 20 reeds plates laying around and I use the reeds here and there to keep one set of Marine Bands in perfect playing condition for my style. At $35 apiece these harps aren't exactly cheap anymore (at least not in my tax bracket).

As the price of harps climbs and my supply of reeds dwindles... is there a cheap alternative available? continue reading...

Hi Kinya,
Your embossing video was very helpful. However, never having played a customized harp, it's hard for me to tell if I've embossed enough. I can certainly tell when I've done too much, since it causes the reed to stick. But I always feel like it's either too much or not enough. Is there an easy way to gauge this?

Hi Kinya,
I am about to step up in my harp tech-ing life.
I have a question. In the interest of saving some bucko's do I need both of these tools from Micro-Mark:
#83146 - and #82878? As I start reed removing my sense is I only need one of the 2 pieces to get a decent start.
So which of the 2 would you recommend?

"peace in the valley"
Anthony G

Hello Harmonica Rack Players,
I just received my magnetic harmonica holder that attaches to my Shure 58 microphone. That's right, directly onto the base of the ball shaped grill. A magnet holds the harmonica securely in place in front of my microphone.

If you have a song that modulates key signatures, requiring you to swap harmonicas, now you can position the second harmonica in a ready to play location. If you are a guitar player who likes to do the Bob Dylan method of rack playing, but grew frustrated with the cumbersome nature of harmonica neck racks, you have to give this a try. continue reading...

Hello Kinya,

I received as a gift, a case with a set of "Hot House Blues" harps. They look like Special 20s but they sure don't play like them. My question is, would it be a waste of time to go through your modifications on these inexpensive harps? Thank you.

Hello Harp Techs
Micro-Mark www.micromark.com is having their huge sales event--up to 75% discounts, which started July 13th and ending August 13th, 2012

Now is a good time to stock up on supplies, such as, ultrasonic cleaner solution, miniature bolts, tools, etc.

Your Harpsmith,
Kinya