Re: [Harp-L] slider troubles

[Andrew Wilson <andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If it's a wood comb chromatic, the comb may be warped.  This creates a bump in the slide action.  This can be fixed by removing the slide assembly and spring, and sanding the comb and reed plates on a flat surface.  I use a sheet of plexiglass, and very fine sandpaper.

Good luck!

-Andy Wilson

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On May 28, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Music Cal wrote:

> Hi
> 
> I am having troubles with the slider on one of my chromatic harps. I feel
> some roughness when pushing and releasing the slider. It is very annoying
> and impairs my ability to play it well. I have looked for obvious rough
> spots in the slider apparatus and the spring but I can not find anything
> that stands out as potential cause of the roughness. Any suggestions?