Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic Problem

[Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

With careful examination, you should be able to see a gap somewhere in the right end of the harp.

If the problem occurs with the button pushed AND not pushed, chances are the problem is a gap in/under the mouthpiece and slide.  If the problem occurs with the button pushed OR not pushed, it is likely that the problem is a gap under a reedplate.

Look at the back and end to see if the reedplates look snug to each other and to the comb. Look down on the place where the mouthpiece assembly touches the front of the reedplate and cover.

Also make certain that the covers are snug against the plates and mouthpiece.  

As a last resort, remove the mouthpiece assembly and look at the front of the comb and reedplates.  Make certain that the reed bases are not under the comb partitions.

Please let us know if any of the above finds the problem.  

Vern

On Jan 7, 2013, at 4:25 AM, Geoff Barrett wrote:

> I own a Hohner Super 64X and in recently have run into a problem since cleaning it.
> 
> After reassembly the three last holes 10 - 11 -12 in the Blow and Draw mode sound very 'Windy' with very very poor sound from them and it is difficult to understand what could have happened. It almost sounds as if the holes are actually 'Leaking'.
> 
> If there are any suggestions as to what might have happened it would be appreciated.
> 
> Geoff