[Harp-L] Re: embossing

[Ludo Beckers <ludobeckers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ron,

 

If that was your suggestion, then I misunderstood it the first time.

I thought you meant pressing the reed down all the way up to the rivet, instead of working on only ± two-thirds of the reedlength towards the rivet.

For getting the reedpart near the rivet a bit deeper into the slot, try using your thumbnail.

 

Ludo

 

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Ron wrote:
......In response to my suggestion that the embossing tool be used to press the reed down so that it dips toward the rivet, for the purpose of reducing air leakage....

Ludo: I don't agree; it is possible, but takes a lot more skill in 
curvatures/keeping straightness in the reeds. Best is to start out embossing two 
thirds towards the rivet, and as you get better at it, experiment your way (the 
whole reedlength) on written off harps at first. 

What are some methods used for getting the reed to dip as it leaves the rivet?
I'd like to remind those looking for good info on harp mods, to view tinnus' website, overblow.com. 

Ron 


		
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