Re: Re: [Harp-L] bent reed



I should have mentioned about the bending back the reed, when you "massage" as Rupert says, the reed with the dull, blunt instrument, you can do that from both sides. In fact, it works better if you do if from both sides. On the reed side, you just put a shim behind the reed. When coming through the slot side, lay the reedplate on something flat, like a table, reedside down. Then, come through the slot with that rubbing pressure. You'd be amazed what you can work out. If it is on the top half of the reed, you are OK. If it is bent on the bottom (rivet end of reed) 25 percent, you are probably screwed. 
If the bend is on the top (free)  half of the reed, it will probably have no affect on longevity whatsoever. When that reed fails, it will fail from a fracture at the bottom, just like every other reed.  

No, RIck, never heard of that. 
Dave
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Elk River Harmonicas
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