Re: [Harp-L] ? about Suzuki Promasters

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 21, 2006, at 1:22 PM, Paul LaBrier wrote:

> On 7/21/06, Fernando Bresslau <bresslau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Paul, you could use something as simple as a nail file, or a  
> > proper
> > fine hacked jewellers file.
>
> What, and NOT use power tools BAH!  Just kidding, you are right but I
> would still want to tape it up good to keep metal dust out though...
> right?
>
> > Fernando, who tries to make sure that no Golden Melody or other
> > harmonicas leave the factory with any sharp edges...
>
> > From that comment I am assuming that you work for Hohner?  If so, why
> does Hohner let the reed plates protrude past the comb and covers by
> design?  My lips much prefer harmonicas with recessed reeed plates.
> Is there a reason?
>
> Paul
> _
What 'I' used to do is remove the reed plates. Place thin foam  
between them and along both sides of the 'stack', tap them face down  
on a table, tape em up and run them across emory paper glued to a  
hard flat surface (like plate glass, slate, marble, etc), give em  
about 70+ swipes, and re install them. Don't do this ON the comb  
because the emory will take the sheen off of the red plastic and that  
will cause drag. No problem for a pucker player but not a good idea  
for a tongue blocker. While you're at it, break the outside edges on  
the covers. (leave the inside edge alone).

smokey