Re: [Harp-L] Low F harps

[David Payne <dmatthew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Use a sanding wand to tune it down to E. Keep it as an E harp or retune back to F. 

Dave
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----- Original Message ----
From: Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, January 20, 2010 3:31:58 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Low F harps

By embossing, arcing (exactly like suggested by Ruper Oysler's video), and
tip scooping (per Oysler) I am able to get my Golden Melodies to play
perfectly.  I can ob and od and control the bends to the point of bending
them several semitones.  They play out well live and I am rather proud of
myself.  ;)

However, my Low F Sp 20 just doesn't play the same way.  Even after doing
the above, I think I can get more out of it.  Any advice?  The 4 ob is a
pain, but I am doing ok with 5 and 6.  I can od 7, but 9 and 10 squeal.  In
general, from holes 7-10, the harp just doesn't play well.  It is better
than stock, but not magical.

I opened the back of the harp up.  I was thinking of cutting out the part of
the comb that runs through each slot, but don't see that making a world of
difference.  I am not opposed to trying turbo tape, etc.  I will even by
different tools or what not. I just know, having seen Jason Ricci's Youtube
and having tried a Filisko Low F some time ago, that I am not getting "it".

I know have a C, D, and Bb I have spend that last couple of weeks on that
were "junk" harps that are now stellar for my style and by far my best
harps...so I have to be onto something...kinda sorta.


Mike Fugazzi
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