Re: Re: [Harp-L] used pre-war

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

lil Buddha wrote:
> Wouldn't replacing the comb fundamentally change the sound of the 
> harp? Not because of the material of the comb, but the shape of the 
> chambers. I do not know, I am just asking.

The comb of a modern Marine Band is essentially identical to the comb 
of the Marine Band of 50-60 years ago.  It might be a different wood 
(peach rather than pearwood), but the dimensions should be identical, 
within tolerances.

-tim