Re: [Harp-L] Re: Reed plate protrusion (Tom Albanese)

[Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>]

I should have mentioned that I like to smooth out ALL the edges and corners of the reed plates.  Much more comfortable for the hands as well as the mouth !

Ken H in OH


--- On Sat, 5/30/09, Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Reed plate protrusion (Tom Albanese)
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx, "geoff atkins" <geoffatkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009, 5:39 AM
> 
> The edges of just about all reed plates are sharp.  If
> they have the groove cut into them to accomodate the upper
> edge of the cover plates, there's usually a sharp little
> burr on the edge of the reed plate.
> 
> I like taking a piece of super fine (size 0000) steel wool
> to smooth out all these sharp edges.  Really helps make
> the harps more comfortable to play, and my mouth always
> thanks me for taking the time to do it !
> 
> Ken H in OH