re: [Harp-L] Rack

[burket@xxxxxxx]

 Hi Richard:

I had the same problem for years with the racked harmonica constantly wilting farther away from my lips to the point where I could not reach it anymore.  I went through many variations of the typical rack with one, then two wings nuts, tried rigging various things with lock nuts and such, but still was not satisfied. The last straw was when my harp faded out of reach during a gig/ solo and my band mate thought it would be helpful to try and kick it back up toward my teeth.  

Fortunately I got out of the way in time, and it was a very quiet harp solo.

What I finally have settled on that works for me is the K & M 416 Pro, heavy duty harmonica holder/ rack.  The two knobs really can crank it in place and don't slip like the other holders I've used.  I bought and extra one as a backup thinking I'd never come across these again, but, as it turns out, here they are on Rockin' Ron's for $29.!

http://rockinronsmusic4less.com/content/harps/accessories/harp_holder.php

I like the rubber padding in the assembly that won't scratch your harp.  I've also been able to put oversize harps in it (XB 40, 270, Tremolos, etc.) without a problem.  

I know there are other solutions out there and more heavy duty assemblies (like maybe the hands free chromatic harmonica holders)  , but this is a nice unit and is not too bulky.

Here is a great link with an overview from Tony Eyers site with a couple of very sturdy looking racks at the end.

http://rockinronsmusic4less.com/content/harps/accessories/harp_holder.php

Good luck.
Burke T.



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Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:13:55 -0500
From: "Richard Williger" <rlwilliger@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Rack
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Whenever I use a rack, I fight with the thing.  It seems like it keeps
moving away from me, especially when I try to "dig in" and bend or overblow.
I tighten the thing as much as I can, but it either slips, or the harp slips
back into the rack.

I saw  device called a "harp lock" while looking around.  It seems like a
good concept - has anybody tried one, and what do you think?  Or, if someone
has found a way to address those problems with the rack, I'd love to hear
about that, as well.

Thanks.