Re: [Harp-L] Re: Suzuki Promaster and Bluesmaster reedplates

[David Brown <nonidesign@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks!

On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 at 6:48 AM, Brendan Power <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> David Brown wrote: "Does anyone know if Promasters and BLuesmasters use
> the same reedplates?"
>
> Yes and no. The screw holes are in the same position, so in that sense
> they will transfer over. However, the different combs mean the plates are
> marginally different.
>
> Bluesmaster reedplates are slightly extended at the front and have no
> groove for the coverplates, as they are designed to sit behind the front
> lip of the ABS moulded comb. Therefore, if you wanted to fit BM plates to
> a PM comb, you'd have to add a coverplate groove and grind the front of
> the plates back.
>
> You can fit Promaster reedplates in a Bluesmaster comb more usefully, but
> there will be a half mm gap at the front. Not significant enough to affect
> performnance, so try it that way around first.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Brendan Power
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