[Harp-L] Re: WAS- Subject:Re: Overblowing---NOW ---"eliminated from the elite circle of overblowers"

[Garry Hodgson <garry@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

randy singer <randy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> This is the most oversimplified gapping method that exists...Just close 
> the gap   as much as you can until the note "craps" out. Then, bring 
> the reed up just slightly. 

back when i used to work on my own motorcycles, the rule of thumb
for how much to torque a bolt was, "torque it 'til it strips, then back it
off a quarter".  i guess harps are more forgiving.


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Garry Hodgson, Technical Consultant, AT&T Labs

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