RE: [Harp-L] breaking in marine bands

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you've got access to an ultra sonic cleaner put your plates in
there over night and the harp will play better than before.  At least
it seems so to me.  My problems is since I moved from MN to AZ I no
longer have access to a lab with one.


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>---- Original Message ----
>From: tinus@xxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] breaking in marine bands
>Date: Sun, 14 Aug 2005 21:26:29 +0200
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>>> My understanding is that everyone accepts that reeds
>>> become more playable and responsive after a break in
>>> period. Some folks simply dispute the argument that
>>> slowly breaking in reeds can prolong their life span.
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>>Thanks, that would explain my confusion.
>>I was under the impression that people said that it didn't help
>>playability.
>>I have no opinion on the effect on lifespan.
>>I don't keep track of my reedplates so I can't tell how old they are
>>exactly and how much they have been played.
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>>Tinus
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