[Harp-L] Tuning by electroplating

[Harvey Berman <cscharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Has anyone here heard of anyone trying to tune harmonicas by Electroplating the 
reeds. 

 We all know about adding weight to the tip of the reed to lower the pitch, but 
nothing seems to work on the rivet end.  I have been noticing that there are 
some cheap electroplating wands and solutions for copper, brass, gold etc.  Is 
it possible that a very soft, pliable metal like copper, or perhaps brass could 
be electroplated on the rivet end of a reed to raise the pitch??

Just wondering.  I might try it.

HarveyHarp