Re: [Harp-L] Custom Harmonicas: Rick Epping's Role

["Rick Epping" <rickepping@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi folks,

I'm tied up now until next week, so I might not get the time to answer your
questions regarding reed/slot clearance, embossing and chamfering in the
detail they deserve between now and then.  Sorry about that.  When I do,
I'll also take and post some photos of chamfered reeds.

Best regards,
Rick

On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 10:18 PM, Vern Smith <jevern@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Rick,
>
> Here are some questions that I have long wanted to ask of an expert in
> reed/slot clearance.
>
> I assume that you are not at liberty to reveal Hohner specifications.
>
> In your personal opinion,
> ...What is the optimum range of clearance values between the sides of the
> reed and the slot?
> ...What is the optimum range of clearance between the end of the reed and
> the slot?
> ...What clearance do you aim for when you emboss?
> ...At what excess clearance can you detect impaired reed performance?
> ...If these values are different for different sized reeds or different
> applications, please explain.
> ...How do you measure the clearance?
> ( I have an industrial 100x microscope with a reticle in the field of
> view.)
>
>