[Harp-L] 3D printers v harps

[philharpn@xxxxxxx]

Anybody found an application of the 3D printer technology to the manufacture or prototypes of harmonicas?


It would see to be a natural fit. Scan a comb prototype,  scan a reed plate with tuned reeds. Presto. 


3D printers build metal as well as plastic output.


While not practical on a production basis, it might be the next best frontier for experimental harmonicas. 


How about the idea of a one-piece comb reed plate? Sure the reeds could not be replaced, but the one-piece might be cheaper to build than a plate with individually tuned reeds.....hmmmm




Talk about putting the custom in the custom harp building...