[Harp-L] gapping at the factory
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- From: "Jim, \"Turbodog\" Antaki, \(PhD\)" <turbodog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 20:53:59 -0500
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The discussion about gapping reminded me of this one project languishing on
my bench for years.
I call the "gap-a-matic" reedplate. It was motivated by the challenge of to
strike a balance between smooth bend-ability, over-blow-ability, yet
not-choking whilst blowing. I always felt this was a function of the
individual player, so I figured it should be adjustable.
The reeds are is secured by in such a way that you can adjust the gap by
tightening a small allen screw... just like you might adjust the bridge on a
guitar. I always thought it was clever - if I do say so myself. But I have
always been pessimistic whether there were enough musicians out there that
really cared enough about gapping
(IF you're curious how it works, you can check out this link:
https://www.google.com/patents/US8802949?dq=antaki,+magnetic+harmonica&hl=en
&sa=X&ei=2MvvVPqoL8ywsASn8oDADg&ved=0CCUQ6AEwAQ
specifically figure 9A
The current incarnation, not shown in the figure, features monolithic reeds
without mounting holes, which makes them easily interchangeable.
If there is enough interest, I will resurrect the project. Thanks for
listening to my rambling.
Turbodog
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