Re: [Harp-L] Bullet proof reeds (Was: Stainless steel vs. brass/other reeds)

[Ben Bouman <fitgo@xxxxxxxxxx>]

www.customharmonicashop.com

I don't think steel reeds sounds different.. :-))

Most of my customers tell the sound is " bigger'' but that's coming from the fact that a custom harps looses less air, is more responsive etc etc..


Ben Bouman
www.customharmonicashop.nl
www.harmonicainstituut.nl
www.marble-amps.com

Op 15 apr 2011, om 19:38 heeft gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx het volgende geschreven:

> Stainless steel Reeds can still be broken. They sound a little different too. 
> I would think you would select a harmonica for the tone. And then learn how to maintain them . . .
> There's lots of folks willing to repair your harmonicas at very reasonable prices. 
> Gary
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> Subject: [Harp-L] Stainless steel vs. brass/other reeds
> Sent: Apr 15, 2011 10:10 AM
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> Seydel claims their stainless reed/reedplate "lives longer" - can anyone confirm? It's worth it to me to minimize changing out worn reedplates if their claim is true.
> Thanks in advance
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