Re: [Harp-L] Re: Gail's response to Elizabeth and Question for Panel

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 8, 2004, at 1:57 PM, Steve Shaw wrote:

> > A question for the panel  at large?  I'm playing a double-sided CG 
> > Hohner
> > Echo Tremolo Harp - a 56/96  (24 Reed, if that's how it's 
> > described?).   The
> > top/bottom cover  plates (rivets came out) fell off  so I'm actually 
> > having to
> > hold it  together while I play.  Leaves the mouth a bit sore at times 
> > (I should
> > own  stock in Blistex).  Guess my question is multi-fold: 1)  CAN one
> > tongue-block on such an instrument?  2) Is it worth having it  
> > re-riveted?

 * For the covers try using a "tap" nail from the shoe repair shop. 
They are the tiny nails which hold the taps on the stiletto heels women 
wear. If the hole is too large, slip in a round tooth pick & glue.  
Yes, you CAN tongue block an Echo harp. I do it all the time. In fact, 
it's my first harp. Mine has only 64 holes.
smo-joe