[Harp-L] Re: My valve setup

["PT Gazell" <ptgazell@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Ron,
    I have experimented with both covering the entire slot, and leaving a small gap. I really don't notice much difference. I think before Pat Missin turned me on to the microfiber material I'm now using, I left a small gap to lessen the potential buzzing on the opposite reed. This newer material (which is not in the photos) seems to eliminate the buzzing altogether. So now I cut the microfiber to cover the whole slot. However, by leaving a small gap you get a closer sound to a non valved reed by allowing some air to get through. This is a small window because if you trim back to much you will not be able to do the valve bend.
    Hope this helps.

PT Gazell
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----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Captron100@xxxxxxx 
  To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
  Cc: PT@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 11:53 AM
  Subject: My valve setup


     I notice that in your pics, it appears that only on some of the reeds, the windsavers don't completely cover the entire length of the reed slots.  Is that done on purpose?
    Reply on list would be great.  thanks.
  ron