Re: Re: [Harp-L] Replacement reed plates vs replacing reeds

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank Evers wrote:
> So you're right, that replacing the whole reedplate is a quick and 
> good option, especially if you can buy single reedplates instead of 
> sets - if you play stock harps.
> However if you spent time on gapping, tuning, arcing, probably 
> embossing your harp it's much quicker to replace a reed, than 
> preparing a whole new plate. 

In my opinion, this is a consideration to be made when choosing a harp 
model.  I, personally, won't invest the time in gapping, tuning, 
arcing, embossing, etc., on a harp with spot welded reeds, because 
swapping reeds is too much trouble.  

-tim