Re: [Harp-L] Question about installing Hammond covers on Manji

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

The 8 may be a goner, you can always try retuning, but many times this is
the first sign of a crack that ends the life of the reed.
There are holes in the middle of the Manji (and one assumes, the
Olive--wonder if it has the front holes too?) for mounting the alternative
covers.
Gary

On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:04 AM, Dan & Chris Thomas <
danchristhomas50@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  The 8 draw reed just went flat on my Hammond, so I was considering putting
> the cover plates on one of my Manji's because I also find them a bit
> uncomfortable. The holes on the Hammond are in the center and they are in
> the front on the Manji. What procedure are you guys using to make the swap?
>
> Another option would be to try and re tune the Hammond reed, as a new
> player , this is the first reed I have had go bad, I have no reed filing
> experience, this may be the best time to get some?. How successful have you
> all been when it comes to retuning a reed?
> Thanks
> Dan
>