Re: [Harp-L] big sound

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

Titanium combs are EXCELLENT.So is stainless steel... But it is HEAVY.  
Plated brass? ok...Aluminum is ok... but not as good as stainless steel.. Or  
silver.....
Back to ... Was it SPAH '1997??? Comb material seminar.. (Look it up in the  
archives!)
The AUDIENCE can't tell the difference.... Wood, plastic, metal... even  
concrete...
BUT... I have found that, AS A PLAYER that the most responsive harps  have 
had metal combs.... NOT because of any question of "soundbox"... But I've  found 
harps with a very stable comb, of metal, tend to seem to play better than  
any other.
I guess you just need a very stable comb... But also the design of the comb  
must make a difference.
Heck... The more I learn the less I know! :-)
Best wishes
John Walden
London
England