RE: [Harp-L] my valve setup

["S.Doyle Yoder Sr" <doyle@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PT, Are there any problems with the ultrasuade or microfiber unraveling, or
do you coat them with something before cutting them?
Doyle
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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] my valve setup


> Go to your local fabric shop and ask for ultrasuede or microfiber...it
> will come in different thicknesses.
>
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>
>>
>> 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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