Re: [Harp-L] love/hate those 365's

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Bowering wrote:
> The Marine Band 365/SBS series are becoming my
> favourite harp. 
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> I'm wondering if it's possible to basically chop off
> the ends of the harp; cut the comb so as to remove the
> flat tabs on the coverplate. 

I haven't tried this, but what I *have* done for customers is to cut 
a large notch out of the end of the harp behind the cover screw on 
the left hand end, back to nearly the end of the coverplate tab.  I 
then sanded this to a smooth surface.  This creates a rest for the 
left hand that moves the harp farther into the cup and allows a 
better grip for hand effects.  It maintains the integrity of the 
harp so there are no leaks, etc., at the ends of the channels.  

-tim

Tim Moyer
Working Man's Harps
http://www.workingmansharps.com/