Re: [Harp-L] lowering the pitch of a reed with solder

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

first gently brush solder gel on the reed tip (this helps the solder adhere). then, let a small drop of solder drip onto the tip.





-----Original Message-----
From: Mox Gowland <mox.g@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Fri, Jan 14, 2011 6:06 am
Subject: [Harp-L] lowering the pitch of a reed with solder


Can anyone advise me on the technique of lowering the pitch of a reed with 
solder?

All my efforts have flown away on the first 'plink'
Thanks in advance
Mox