Re: [Harp-L] Koch Chromatic

[Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have found that embossing the reedslots with help make a Koch more
airtight. Also, some Koch's don't have windsavers. And I never recommend
putting lubricant on a slide.
Gary

On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 7:39 AM, Chuck Linville <linvillec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Hello all. I'm working on a Koch 10 hole chromatic. Any tips on reducing
> leakage? I did find that the slider is off to the right just a tad and
> needs to be tweaked in. I also hear a little "clicking" from what I presume
> are the windsavers on a couple of reeds. I'm not seeing any cracks in the
> comb, at least from the outside. Anything else I should be looking for? How
> about the slide itself? Are these generally lubricated with something?
> Thanks! -chuck
>