Re: [Harp-L] Combs!

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I just talked to a guy who said he made a comb out of green jello and reedplates out of toothpicks. There was no perceived change in tone, he says. ;) 

Dave
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----- Original Message ----
From: Gary Warren <gdubya@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: bradleyaharrison@xxxxxxxxx; harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:41:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Combs!

And that is part of what makes it so hard to do a scientific test.

GW

At 05:29 PM 9/18/2008, bradley harrison wrote:
>I agree with Steve Baker totally! There are differences in comb 
>material, sound and feel in ones mouth! I am one to always ask 
>questions and find answers. I am lucky to have access to high tech 
>measuring devices to find these answers, and have performed  tests 
>on different materials. It is interesting the different sound waves 
>that I get from different comb materials. I also agree with Steve, 
>it may not be heard to the listener, but there is defiantly a 
>difference in playability and sound to the player, and that's what 
>it's all about. Play what inspires you!
>It's like when you see a Guitar player adjust there gear on stage, 
>many or most people don't hear the difference, but the player does, 
>he or she is fine tuning their sound which inspires them musically.
>Try everything for yourself and get inspired to push our instrument 
>and your musical abilities to the next level!
>
>Bradley Harrison
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