Re: [Harp-L] Brendan's stretch harps

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Bowering wrote:
> So, until I can get the funds for a [Brendan Powers' 
> custom stretch diatonics] I naively want to take a 
> shot at making one myself. What I want to know is how 
> he joins the two comb halfs together. Are they glued 
> and how does he minimize the seam where they join? 
> Also, the profile of the stock covers are lowered. Is 
> this acheived by reshaping alone or does he remove 
> material from the front edge.

In my experience, Brendan is a very open guy, who'd probably answer 
these questions himself if asked.  It wouldn't hurt anything to write 
him directly.  I know he is quite active on the HarpOn! harmonica list, 
and has his email address posted on his website.  

-tim