Re: [Harp-L] Help with rattling sound on 8 draw

[Ori Avtalion <ori@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Holding the plate against a strong flashlight, the reed appears to have
the same alignment as the other reeds.

I tried plinking it gently as seen on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkqmXP9IVyg. (I did *not* pull it hard to
change the tone). It makes a sound.

Oddly, now 7 draw makes similar noises.

Anything else I can try?

Jon Harl wrote:
> Ori: It could be that the reed has somehow gotten misaligned. You can
> disassemble the harmonica and hold the draw reed plate up to a light and
> sight the gaps between the reed and the sides of the reed slot. It could
> be touching so very slightly to not be very visible to the naked eye
> however you should be able to tell which way the reed is misaligned. I
> would also plink the reed and you should be able to hear the reed
> hitting (you won't get a clear sound). If you don't have a reed wrench
> you can slide a very thin paper or better yet a feeler gauge in the gap
> and align the reed. I hope this helps. I'm sure some others will have
> their remedies.
> 
> Jon
>