Re: [Harp-L] Retuning harmonica

["Rick Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I retuned a low F to E, by using a method suggested by Brendan Power.
That is, to apply small amounts of Blu-Tak to the tip. My retuned low F
has stayed a reliable E for
a couple of years now, with only an occasional bit of tweaking. If I
ever want my F back, I just take the stuff off!
If you are in the US, KC, the product has a different name. Somebody on
list will come up with it.
By the way,Blu-tak applied to the rivet end will not have the reverse
effect, as it doesn't bring any stiffness to the reed. (Thanks Vern)
I'd go with lowering the standard G, with this method.
RD
>>> Attila CzigÃny <atteeharp@xxxxxxxxx> 31/05/2011 6:47 >>>
Hi harp-l-ers,

I need a harp in Low F#, and I thought to retune one. As there are two
ways,
the question is, which one to choose?
I have already retuned some single reeds,  and retuned a nowadays
stock
Hering Master Blues (which is a little bit high pitched because of
their new
"standard" tuning reference) with success. I used material removal
method,
the harp needed lowering on all reeds. It went quite fast, as the
removal at
the rivet end set the up quite fast. But this was just a slight
retune.
Now I am thinking which is better, going from LowF to LowF#, or go the
standard G, and lower all the reets. And how? Material removal, or
silver
soldering? (Just read this old thread:
http://www.harp-l.org/pipermail/harp-l/2009-March/msg00729.html )
Although I havent used soldering to reach higher pitch.
Maybe someone have some experiences with both.
Actually I would like to set it up to some overblowing either, so it
would
be good to have a fast-response instrument. Which one is the way to go
in
the case of such a low key?

(Okay, the easiest would be to buy a Seydel 1847 in this key, but i
would
prefer the size of MB/Suzuki Manji)

Thanks,

KC