What kind of wood were the toothpicks made from Dave? I find Huon
pine best, and I like Aeroplane Jelly (haha...some 'in jokes' for
the antipodean minority)
RD
>>> David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 19/09/2008 10:46 >>>
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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>www.myspace.com/harrisonharp
>312-590-0527 Direct
>773-360-7725 Fax
>
>
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