[Harp-L] Hohner Rocket set up

[Joe Spiers]

Rocket and SP20 reedplates are identical. The most important component. Rockets do have nice covers, but don't like the big hole combs myself. I don't sell custom Rockets. But I'm happy to set them up if you send them, as long as you haven't already embossed the slots. My site has a service page with setup options and pricing.

FWIW my custom SP20's have world class reedwork, smoothed combs that are 100% functional, and smoothed/opened covers. The non-overblow model is only ten bucks more than a stock Rocket + expensive comb, (plus the wasted time and frustration from working on it).

Thanks,
Joe Spiers

http://www.spiersharmonicas.com

> On Mar 23, 2017, at 12:01 PM, pdxharpdog at xxxxx wrote:
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> Are there any customizers out there who work on Rocket Harps? I love these for their responsiveness and they feel good - like SP20s, but beefier in construction. The big drawback for me is that they are pretty leaky out of the box. Even the Rocket Amp without the cover end openings. What is the customizing community's feeling about these harps and how to make them better? I have tried a flat comb and flat sanding the draw reed plate with some improvement. Have not had much success with any customizing tricks other than flat sanding and gapping - more disasters than victories with embossing, reed scooping etc. Anything else to try? 
> 
> Right now my go-to reliable harp is the Seydel 1847 - but I like the Rocket enough to try to overcome my concerns. 
> 
> Thanks for any reply from the experts. You guys are amazing with what you can do. 
> 
> Ross Macdonald