[Harp-L] Re: Replacement Reeds Question

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

JR asks:
If I have a D harp but want to (for whatever reason) put different key reedplates in (ie. put A reedplates into my D covers), are there any foreseeable problems?

Steve responds:
Hohner harps in keys up to C generally have long slot reeds. Keys from Db upwards have short slot reeds. In many cases the combs are sized accordingly, so that the channel length of the comb on a D harp may be too short to accomodate the long slot reeds on an A reedplate. This may not be the case with all manufacturers.

Steve Baker
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