Re: [Harp-L] beeswax marine band

[Lenny M <lennythetunesmith@xxxxxxxxx>]

Tim Moyer posted a detailed guide not long ago! Very generous on his part. Business must be extremely good. 

Matt Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:  Ruper Oysler's video on harp repair customization is excellent. He
discussed beeze wax and many other methods.

For an easy gasket, try unscented chapstick. Lypsyl is a good brand.

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On 8/25/06, Vergil Mueller wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I have been searching the harp-l archives for an article that I found one
> time about customizing MB harps. It was a long post, and gave step-by-step
> directions on how to make a beeswax-sealed, good compression Marine band
> Harps. I can't remember who it was by, but I remember he suggested using a
> mini-crockpot to heat the wax in (a very safe way to melt beeswax, I might
> add).
>
> Using that guide, I customized a full set of harps, which play really
> smoothly. I am getting ready to do some more, but I seem to have misplaced
> the directions. Does anyone have the link to the step-by-step, in-depth
> Marine-band modifications that I remember?
>
> Thanks,
> Vergil
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