RE: [Harp-L] custom harps

["Smith, Richard" <rismith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

One thing I don't understand is the open 'vents' in the sides of the covers on Marine Band harps.
There's so much talk about the 'airtightness' of harps, and using Micropore to seal them, but it seems like the cover vents would pretty much defeat the purpose, wouldn't they?  I know the Micropore goes between the plate and the comb; I've tried it on a couple of my own Special 20's.  Or since the vents are on the other side of the reeds from one's mouth, does it only affect the 'sound', or projection, of the harp?

Richard J. Smith, R.A.


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Behalf Of Mike and Beverly Rogers
Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:00 PM
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Subject: [Harp-L] custom harps


Just got my first custom from Tim Moyer.  I can't get over the improvement.  Twice the volume with half the effort.  And my vibratto is much improved, with no air leakage.  I have no affiliation with Tim, other than that of a satisfied customer.  The only problem is, that I want to play it all the time, and I need to save it for band gigs.  I'm sold on customs.  Bullfrog
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