Re: [Harp-L] Tuning Caps for chromatic

[Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

These sound like something I designed? (sic) years ago. I used to use sections of ruined comb, cut them down and shave them so that a lip existed to 'hang' over the edges of the plates. This would seal off the chamber you desired and isolate your breath.
 
Then I made one out of hard rubber (neolyte shoe sole). I pitched the idea to a tool and die maker from Youngstown (Charlie Rushin), who then made several out of aluminum. We sent a couple to Rich Farrell (of F. & R. Farrell), I gave one to Jerry Murad, and then Charlie made several for members of the Youngstown (Steel Valley) and Akron (Rubber City) harmonica clubs. I suppose some of them are still floating around.

I always thought it was a good idea because you didn't have to reassemble anything. And, of course, at the time I was thinking about chromatics..which are harder to hold together while you mess with them and certainly harder to assemble and reassemble. 

smokey-joe

  

On Jan 30, 2013, at 3:41 PM, Robert Hale wrote:

> I just ordered Tuning Caps from Matt at Hetrick Harmonica. Tune chromatic
> reeds without re-stacking the comb to check each one.  This page:
> 
> http://www.hetrickharmonica.com/Make_Tuning_a_Snap_with_the_Harmonica_Tuning_Cap_p/tunecap.htm
> 
> Watch his short, clear video to see how well it works. Recommended.
> 
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