RE: [Harp-L] A-432

[Blunt White <playharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 4 cents per Hz a difference of 40 cents (442-432x4).   Instead of solder perhaps raise the pitch of the next lower key harp.   Start with converting a Db to a D (and get a long slot D in the bargain)?
Blunt
 
> From: trip.tunes@xxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:28:03 -0500
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] A-432
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> Here's a question for the group, some string band players are tuning down to A-432, can harps be custom ordered down to A432 Hz? If not can removing material from the rivet end get the pitch down without risking reed failure? Or is solder the way to go?
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