RE: [Harp-L] Replacing Suzuki Welded Reeds: VIDEO

[Dean Liu <tliu10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the demo.

Brendan, You're classy ambassador for Suzuki!

Dean Liu
Austin, TX




> From: bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 12 May 2009 08:10:17 +0100
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> Subject: [Harp-L] Replacing Suzuki Welded Reeds: VIDEO
> 
> Suzuki are unique in using a welding process to attach their harmonica reeds
> (all other brands use the traditional riveting method). Welding allows for
> very precise alignment of the reed in the slot, because the reed is held in
> place at the optimum position before being fixed by the weld. With riveting,
> the pre-made holes in the reed and reedplate are what set the reed in
> position.
>  
> So that's good, but one big issue for many players about Suzuki harmonicas
> is "How do I replace a reed when it goes?". One option is to simply buy
> replacement reedplates, but that could be a bit expensive. Besides, many
> players these days want to get more hands-on with their harmonicas and
> replace individual reeds.
>  
> Suzuki do make a punch tool for replacing chromatic and tremolo reeds, but
> it is heavy, very expensive, and only available to a few company employees.
> It's not a practical option for most players, and certainly not the majority
> who play diatonic harps.
>  
> Well, help is at hand! I've come up with my own very simple and reliable
> process. It only takes about 5 minutes, and uses basic tools that most
> players will own already. I've made a short video to demonstrate how to do
> it:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kChMKU7LEVo
>  
> You will see from this how easy and quick it is to replace Suzuki welded
> reeds - in fact, about as simple and fast as replacing a riveted reed. As
> with all new techniques, try first on an old harp before fixing your
> favourites.
> 
> Cheers,
>  
> Brendan Power
> WEBSITE: http://www.brendan-power.com
> YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic 
> 
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