Re: VS: [Harp-L] Out of the box vs customising

[Will Vogtman <will_vogtman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Start cracking open a few harps.  Tinker with them and test.  
  You will probably end up with a few unsuccessful experiments.  
   
  But, the first time somehting goes right, you'll be hooked.  Every harp you adjust will be better than the last in some way.  
   
  Get Rupert Oysler's DVD set.  It is ABSOLUTELY worth the money (no affiliation).
   
  
Haka Harri <harri.haka@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
  I drool for a 911 but am happy with a VW. The Porsche wouldn't make me a better driver inasmuch a customised harp would make me a better player. The added value of better equipment is, of course, even better sound than you would otherwise achieve. 

I'll always opt for the talented player with humble equipment vs someone stacked up with the latest gear but not knowing what to do with it.

Harri


> For me it's like going from a Volkswagen Golf to a Porsche... :-))
> 
> Ben Bouman
> 
> 
> > The list has had several threads dealing with customising 
> harps. All of 
> > you pros know the works: Replacing or filing reeds, 
> tightening the flow of 
> > air, replacing metal materials etc.
> >
> > My question as an amateur is how much better can the tone, 
> volume and 
> > control get after a redo. I have been happy with out of the 
> box, eg Marine 
> > Bands.
> >
> > Don't know for sure but I believe a good part of classic 
> harp has been 
> > performed with instruments out of the box (if even that).
> >
> > Harri
> >

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