RE: [Harp-L] Modifying harps and 3 draw problem

[Michael Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>]

I tried that...I'll give it ago tomorrow and see if a good night's sleep helps.  Our rocking at the Viking last night made for a long day today trying to tinker with harps
 
I think the next harp I take a part I'll leave well enough on the holes that feel good already.  Tinkering under the covers has been a topic on the list for a while now, and after having Chris show me the ropes, I think even for the most traditional of player, there will be a lot more statisfaction in playing with a harp set up for your individual needs.  I didn't buy in much, but I am a believer now.
 
Chris-  Korey doesn't have much of an ego...he didn't even want to mention anything about Berkely on our website or some of the bands that tried to hire him (he's very shy)...I bet his mind was spinning with all the song switching and playing a lot of stuff he doesn't listen to, but he did a great job keeping up!  You guys sounded great!
 
Mike
 
 


Chris Michalek <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Lower the gaps on the blow side and tweak from there.

I hope your guitarist is ok after we more or less shredded his mind
and ego. :-)





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>---- Original Message ----
>From: mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Modifying harps and 3 draw problem
>Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2005 17:09:00 -0700 (PDT)
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>>After a quick lesson from another more accomplished harp player,
>I've tried setting up a couple of my own. The one set up for me is
>in Bb and player perfect. My first attempt was on a weak sounding A
>harp that always choked on me. I embossed, arced the reeds, and then
>gapped it the same as the Bb...plays much, much better. I went on to
>a C-harp...now the 3 draw bends seem impossible...it takes SO much
>air. Same with overblows...I can hear extra air escaping through the
>harp. Any suggestions??? The harp is still good and I'd like to get
>the 3 draw back into shape for sure.
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>>Thanks,
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>>Mike
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>>Mike Fugazzi
>>Harmonica/Vocals
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Mike Fugazzi
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