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

["Robert Ross" <robertrossband@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Vern
Robert Ross

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 6:40 PM, Vern Smith <jevern@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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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