Re: Harp Combs

[Will Jennings <wjenning@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 23 Mar 1995 rocket@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> At 10:05 PM 3/22/95, JOHN THADEN wrote:
> >When I used to buy them they were interchangeable.  I know if no harp where
> >different key models differ in comb dimensions.  Does anybody else?
> 
> Meisterklasses do. It's significant too. Can't put C plates on an Eb comb.
> Reeds are too long and get stuck.
> Rkt

Give Rkt a biscuit here. The MK's comb is differential to key to provide 
a tighter package and greater efficiency in production of tone. Like in 
bike racing: the tighter the frame, the greater the cut and acceleration.
-wjj