Re: [Harp-L] Hering 1923 Vintage Harps

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

One thing most people don't know about 1923s, they are PARTIALLY sealed. They 
are sealed at the top of the comb teeth, where it counts. Most moisture that a 
comb soaks up is right at the top. So what moisture that does get soaked up will 
make the bottom of the teeth swell a little and make it tighter, but the 
swelling is minimial, that's why people tend to think they are fully sealed. The 
reedplates are a little thicker, so it makes a tight construction, especially if 
the comb is sanded and sealed. Thick reedplates make a difference because of how 
they distribute screw torque. 

 If you seal one, it's really important to flatsand the comb. If you don't 
flatsand, sealing will just make it leak, because the comb can't swell to fill 
in the little gaps.  

Dave
www.elkriverharmonicas.com




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From: "tgaran4@xxxxxxxxxxx" <tgaran4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 11:33:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hering 1923 Vintage Harps

Thanks for the replies. Seems these aren't bad harps, just a little different. 
Thanks again 
Tag 





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "david robbins" <drobbins5658@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: tgaran4@xxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Thursday, April 7, 2011 9:10:15 PM 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hering 1923 Vintage Harps 

marine bands, durable?? funny 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <tgaran4@xxxxxxxxxxx> 
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2011 6:04 PM 
Subject: [Harp-L] Hering 1923 Vintage Harps 


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> Anyone here playing the Hering 1923 Vintage Harps? I've got one and it 
> seems to be like an upgraded Marine Band. Side by side and the two look to 
> be Identically built except the 1923 has a sealed comb and seems to be 
> heavier made. 
> 
> So here's my question. How do they hold up for a beginner like me? Are 
> they as durable as the Marine Band? What are their bad points. Why don't I 
> read more about guys using them? 
> 
> Thanks 
> Tag (the Newbie!!! )