Re: Valved Diatonics

["IronMan Mike Curtis" <ironman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Greg T. Hill:

I play valved diatonics exclusively (well, actually, a C valved diatonic).
I think they're wonderful, have great tone, and bring a whole new world of
versatility to the diatonic harp.

On your Suzuki Promaster Valved, make sure they valved the high reeds (7-10
blow, on the outside of the harp).  For a while, they weren't doing this.
Don't know if they ever resumed.

I valve my own harmonicas these days, and use Lee Oskars.  I bought a big
boxful of windsavers directly from Hohner.  I install mine with Superglue.
I'll have to check out the homemade teflon/micropore valves - thanks for the
tip.

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