Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic customizing

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Feb 18, 2008, at 8:28 PM, David Payne wrote:

> Trying to get an idea what other guys are doing. Specifically, I'm  
> wondering about the slide. Machining new parts aside, what do you  
> guys do to make the slide a little more air tight?
> The specific harp I'm working on right now is a Borrah Minnevitch  
> slide harp Chrom from the 1920s, external slide spring (which I  
> think looks really cool), etc. This harp has no windsavers. I'm  
> wanting to keep it that way if possible, I'm embossing and arcing  
> the reeds now to make it a little more tight. I'd like to make the  
> slide a little tighter, if possible. If I can't get the slide any  
> tighter, I'll probably half valve it.
>
> Dave

Slide work is tricky. Especially on an older piece. You could 'Jewel'  
the slide.

smo-joe