Re: [Harp-L] Air Leaks

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jonathan Roberson wrote:
> where can I find instructions on how to seal out the air leaks 
> between the comb and the reed plates?

My first question would be: what kind of harp is it?  Air leaks between 
the comb and plates are not so common as other kinds of leaks, so I 
wonder what design it it, and what in particular leads you to the 
conclusion that's where the leaks are occurring.  I'm not saying you're 
wrong, it's just that different kinds of harps require different things 
to seal these type of leaks.  It might be that the wood comb is warped 
or cracked and needs to be replaced, or that the wood needs to be 
sealed or that the screws on a plastic combed harp need to be evenly re-
tensioned.  There are lots of variations here.

-tim