Re: [Harp-L] Over Embossing the Reeds/Remedies

[David Payne <dmatthew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

First look at reed alignment. If a stock harmonica reed on your average harmonica was ever perfectly center, it was by pure chance. If you can scoot the reed over alignmentwise, that is best. If not, take a .002 inch shim and scrape off the offending burr. 



----- Original Message ----
From: Matthew Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Harp <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 1:47:07 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Over Embossing the Reeds/Remedies

I think I over embossed the reed slots on two of my marine band deluxe
harps. Every once in a while I hear a little metal scraping sound or a
slight "tink" of the reeds.  Any remedies?