Re: [Harp-L] 9 and 10 blow out

[Fernando Bresslau <bresslau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Laurent (Planet Harmonica) wrote:

> > Sorry to get out of the toppic in discussion, but Marine Bands (or
> > other harmonicas) do not need breaking in. This iss simply a false
> > believe. And if a reed gets less stiff with time, it gets out of tune.
> > Don't want to sound like this is an attack, but this is simply not
> > true at all.
> >    
> I would say that Marine Band do need some breaking in because of the
> non-sealed wooden comb which interacts with the saliva (airtightness). Don't
> they?
>  
I would say that you are right, but then, the poster was talking about 
the reeds. And I too believe they don't need breaking in.
All the best,
Fernando