RE: [Harp-L] ? reed gapping

[Buck Worley <boogalloo@xxxxxxx>]

If it is not a gap issue it may be a reed alignment thing (maybe). When you set your gap make sure the reed is in alignment with the reed slot
 
> From: dcarter@xxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 6 Apr 2011 01:59:00 +0800
> Subject: [Harp-L] ? reed gapping
> 
> I recently replaced reedplates on one of my harmonicas. Now I have a
> slight problem with the response of 2 of the reeds. Both are draw notes.
> The 1 & 2 draw notes take a little more inhale force to sound than the
> others. If played seperately (pursed lips) I can feel the difference but
> they will sound. When playing a chord on 1-3 they will also sound. The
> problem is, if I want to sound a quick easy chord on 1-3, then slap the
> tongue down on 1 & 2 for just the 3 draw they don't play. It's like they
> hesitate or choke, it takes them longer to respond. ïQuestion is, do they
> need the gap opened slightly? On visual inspection this would seem to be
> the case, they just don't look to have enough gap at the end. Thanks for
> any wisdom you can share! ï Keep Harp'n, Duane