Re: [Harp-L] Tuning advice

[Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>]

Is it possible to retune without reed swapping?
On Jun 25, 2013 11:42 PM, "Robert Hale" <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM, Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
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>> drastic retuning like this require reed replacement?
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> Hi Eric,
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> By all means, learn to re-tune! It's fun and VERY satisfying.
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> My methods, from favorite to least
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>    1. lower reeds with solder
>    2. swap reeds on Lee Oskar: use nut and bolt
>    3. swap reeds on Hohner: original rivet will set tight in new location
>    4. have not been successful with Blu-Tack
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> I used solder to create my Spirals from Lee Oskar harps. Even taking some
> down 7 semitones for additional LOW keys!
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> Start slowly and become more confident with experience.
> Gather all advice. Try them all. You will develop a favorite.
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> Robert Hale
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