Re: [Harp-L] Soaking harps..now gunk

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

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From: "Richard Hunter" <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Soaking harps..now gunk


> I do think the harps sound better afterwards.  I once discussed this 
> procedure with Howard Levy, and he agreed that in theory at least the 
> sound should be less dull once deposits are removed from the reeds and 
> plates.

I'm not a proponent of gunk but I would be interested in hearing that theory 
elucidated.  I think that you are experiencing a subjective effect.  My car 
always seems to run better after I have washed the windshield.

If someone else cleaned the plates without you knowing, would you notice an 
improvement?  If someone told you that they had cleaned your plates but had 
not, would you be aware of the deception?

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Vern