Re: [Harp-L] Round corners - ergonomic design

[David Michelsen Tuition <dmharpman@xxxxxxxxx>]

 Gently if still attached ;-)
David

On 09/04/2011 08:23, Matt Rackerby wrote:
> Uhmm . . . does anyone know how to remove armpit hairs from a Silver 
> 1847?
> Regards,
>
> Matt Rackerby
>
> -----Original Message----- From: David Priestley ( for harp-L) Sent: 
> Friday, April 08, 2011 4:24 PM To: harp-l harp-l Subject: [Harp-L] 
> Round corners - ergonomic design
>  A good test for the ergonomic aspects of the overall shape of a harp 
> is to use it as you would use a bar of soap when making suds for 
> washing. This way will show up any sharp edges or corners.  I call it 
> the soap bar test ;-)
> It only refers to how smooth the overall shape is. So a Hohner Golden 
> Melody or Tombo Ultimo or Huang Star Performer or Suzuki Bluesmaster 
> would all  'score' well in this test, how ever  it says nothing about 
> how well an instrument plays, long it  lasts or any of that other stuff.
> A.T.B. -  David

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