Re: [Harp-L] Soaking Harmonicas - a challenge ...

["hazcon" <hazcon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I have often done this as a matter of course for example during an acoustic 
session just playing at party,BBQ etc.It makes the harp temporarily more 
airtight and responsive,doesn't swell the plastic and whats the harm on a 
store bought L/O etc
            (I wouldn't do it to a Custom,but then i probably wouldn't feel 
the need to 'cos the custom would make me a much better player anyway ;-) )

    I now will be offered a $1000 to take part in a blind test as to 
whether or not i can tell the difference between a soaked plastic harp and a 
none soaked one.
               This is one gamble i might take up : comb materials 
absolutely no difference, agreed.
               Soaked plastic comb Gotcha!
Mmmm this is going to be an interesting thread to hear others opinions on 
,have i been deluding myself all these years.?
Rick
in NZ


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Sleigh" <rharp@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 15:32
Subject: [Harp-L] Soaking Harmonicas - a challenge ...


> If you want to do an interesting experiment, try dipping a plastic  bodied 
> diatonic harmonica in water, knock out the excess, and play.
>
> Does it play any better? Does it sound any different?
>
> I have my own ideas on this, but I would rather hear what anyone else  has 
> to report before I poison your research with my own opinions or  theories.
>
> It only takes a minute, and is good clean (well, depends on the 
> harmonica) fun.
>
> Richard Sleigh
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