Re: [Harp-L] bushman replacement reeds

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rubben Emmanuelli wrote:
> i'm proud to say that jamming last night i blew so much 
> my Delta frost in G  that now sound awful de-tune... i 
> think lasted less of what i thought.  At first i did not 
> like ithem  but then i really groove them out..
> 
> Do they sell replacements reed or any idea what can i 
> put inside? I dont want to buy a new harmonica.

One of the *great* things about the Delta Frost (manufactured by 
Suzuki) is that the reeds are spot welded to the reed plates, making 
them difficult - if not impossible - to replace.  I believe Brendan 
Power has a procedure for drilling out the weld and attaching a new 
reed with a screw, but for most of us that's not feasible (tools, 
time, expertise, availability of replacement reeds, etc.).  

If the reed isn't detuned too far you can retune it and get a little 
more life.  Too many retunes and you're in danger of inhaling a reed 
that fractures completely.  

I don't know if Bushman (or Suzuki) sells replacement reed plates for 
the Delta Frost, but I think you're going to be best off buying a new 
harp.  

-tim