Re: [Harp-L] playing with a harp rack

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

See the Ergonomic-Neck-Rack now provided by Chris Reynolds 
at http://www.builderofstuff.com/enr.html
It is guaranteed not to slip.  It also has adjustments to 
hold the harp in whatever position you desire.  It is the 
ultimate in stability and comfort.  At $200, it is the 
Bugatti of neck racks.

Vern


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Ross" <robertrossband@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 2:02 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] playing with a harp rack


> I recently bought a Hohner harmonica rack for about $15 or 
> $20. It has a
> pretty good design but it only has one thumbscrew - on the 
> right side.
> Unfortunately there is no thumbscrew on the left side to 
> reinforce it. I
> have a tendency to push on the harp in order to bend notes 
> and the single
> thumbscrew is not enough to stop the rack from drifting 
> away from me. Once
> it drifts even the slightest bit, bending is impossible 
> for me. Bending the
> second hole draw (the root) in cross harp is very 
> difficult for me with the
> rack anyway. When I play without the rack I am used to 
> holding it tight
> against my mouth in order to bend notes, and I have no 
> problem doing that.
> With the rack is another story.
> I have 3 questions.
> 1. Is it advisable to add another thumbscrew in the hopes 
> that the rack will
> stand up to the pressure without drifting?
> 2. Is there another way to bend notes while using the rack 
> that would
> eliminate the need to push?
> 3. Is there a different rack that does stand up to the 
> pressure without
> drifting?
>
> --
> Robert Ross
> RobertRossBand@xxxxxxxxx
> www.RobertRossBand.com
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