Re: [Harp-L] question about tuning a harp

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Ken Deifik" <kenneth.d@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2007 10:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] question about tuning a harp


> Vern wrote:
> > At the factory, they use a box connected to a centrifugal pump that has an 
> > opening slot for one reed.  This sounds one reed continuously.  If you are 
> > handy with tools, you can build such a device
>
> Vern,
> Knowing your engineering and design background, and having been blown away 
> by your demo of the Hands-Free Chromatic device, I have to wonder, have 
> you ever thought about designing a set of harmonica workbench tools for 
> sale to the harp world?

> Ken

I'm flattered by the implication that I have something to offer to the 
harmonica community. Yes, I have thought about it but decided that the 
number of estimated sales and the limited price I could charge would not 
justify the daunting effort to productize the set of tools that I have made 
for my own use. They would also require an extensive instruction manual or 
DVD.  Harp technicians, me included, are independent types who prefer their 
own methods and tools  I can mentally run down a list of a dozen of the guys 
that I consider to be top technicians and can't imagine any one of them 
coughing up a couple of grand for a set of my tools!  So far, my plate is 
full making and selling Hands-Free-Chromatics and Ergonomic-Neck-Racks. 
Then, I need time to practice and play.

I love you guys, but I have learned that selling home-made gear to harp 
players isn't my road to fame and fortune.  ;o)

In the interim, I am happy to describe how I solve my maintenance problems 
and to allow those interested to copy my tools.

Vern
Visit my harmonica website www.Hands-Free-Chromatic.7p.com