RE: [Harp-L] Cutting the strip of a Golden Melody

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It seems to help with the responsiveness.  I could be wrong because
I'm no expert at setting up harps.  I'm afraid to wear out my 6yr old
Filiskos when I've been playing 4-5 nights per week so I feel forced
to make due with what is available at a moments notice.  If I'm on
the road I don't have time to send a harp in for repair when I may
need it that night.  As it is, I've been carrying three-four harp of
my important keys. G, Ab, Ab, Bb C.

I use my dremel tool to cut the strips out of the comb. then I use
plain old sand paper to finish the job.  Don't ask what grit, it's
whatever I had in the garage from when I moved from MN to AZ.

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>---- Original Message ----
>From: mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Cutting the strip of a Golden Melody
>Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 14:56:14 -0700 (PDT)
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>>Does cutting the strip allow for better airflow?  Filling in the
>spaces must make the harp more air tight.
>> 
>>What is used to cut the strip out?  Do you sand that smooth too, or
>just cut out what you can?
>> 
>>Mike
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Chris Michalek

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