Go to your local fabric shop and ask for ultrasuede or microfiber...it will come in different thicknesses.
PT Gazell pt@xxxxxxxxxxxx www.ptgazell.com http://www.sonicbids.com/PTGazell http://www.cdbaby.com/ptgazell
----- Original Message ----- From: <Captron100@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2005 1:35 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] my valve setup
In a message dated 8/22/2005 3:36:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
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.
Thanks, PT. That did help. But u forgot to tell where we can get that new
windsaver material.
Anybody know?
ron
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