Re: [Harp-L] overblow begginner question

["Robert Paparozzi" <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hammer,

  Although I'm not one of the OB gurus on the list, I think I can answer 
this, it does help to set up your harp specifically for OBing, as a fluid 
execution of this technique relies heavily on  "properly" gapped reeds.

   A quick answer is that, if you aren't using a custom made harp and want 
the best "out of the box" harp for OB (still will need tweaking but not a 
much as the others)....the answer used to be GOLDEN MELODY!

   Is that still THE answer OB Guys????? let us know if that's changed on 
the new GM's......thanx to all

  there should be a world of GOOD posts in the archives on this, but there 
are a few Brands that are NOT too OB friendly.....Lee Oskar comes to mind 
etc...good luck,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

rob

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "drori hammer" <drori_hammer@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 4:31 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] overblow begginner question


> Hi -
> I am a fairly experienced blues harp player and I am trying to teach 
> myself to overblow, with the help of the various websites (if any one can 
> suggest more of these-thanks!) - so far without great results.
> My question is : is it absolutely neccessary to have your harp 
> specifically "set up" for overblowing, or can I use my regular harps . 
> What I am trying to understand is if it`s just my technique that`s wrong 
> or if I need to alter my harps. ( I might add that I am clueless as to all 
> matters of tweaking and repairing harps)
> The harps I am using at the moment are mostly Hering vintage 1923s and 
> some Hohner MBs and Big River`s. Is it possible to OB on these without 
> major tweaking?
> Thanks for any tips
> Hammer
>
>
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