Re: [Harp-L] Blowing out a harp (was Sound of Hohner)

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

> The info that I find most interesting is about the reeds that go south. Has 
> anyone else also written down which reeds die more often?
>
> All the best,
> Fernando


I am playing traditional Irish most of the time, which largely consists of 
melodies best played in first or third position, with a minority in second 
position (or others).  Invariably, the first reed to go south is 7-blow.  
After I've replaced that reed about three times, 6-blow might then decide to 
go.  I can't ever remember a draw reed going south.  I predict that this 
will be at variance with the experience of the blues dudes!

Steve

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