Re: [Harp-L] Become a Solder-Tuner

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You Solder Soldier

On Aug 17, 2011, at 5:10 PM, Robert Hale wrote:

> BECOME A SOLDER-TUNER
> I was fearful of tuning down 9 semi-tones with solder, but here's why it
> worked so well.
> 
> 9 SEMI-TONES
> Short, high reeds respond BIG to the slightest weight change. I thought 9
> semitones would require one huge ball of solder. But No! A little drop goes
> a LONG way to lower pitch.  9 semitones? no big deal (at least on the high
> end).
> 
> TOO MUCH SOLDER?
> No problem, just heat up the de-soldering braid to draw it off the reed.
> 
> SEQUENCE
> lay out the reed plate
> place shim under all 10 reeds
> scratch/score the reed tips to accept solder
> solder each reed tip (that was quick!)
> begin tuning (Not so quick)
> 
> I lowered 17 of 20 reeds last night to try the optimized blues tuning.
> 
> TOOLS
> I am now using a cordless (battery) soldering iron from Radio Shack,
> and tiny gauge silver solder.
> (Specifics available upon request)
> 
> COURAGE
> Be ye not fearful of the heat! Raise your soldering irons high! Join our
> cause! Become a Solder-Tuner!!
> 
> Robert Hale
> Learn Harmonica by Webcam
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