[Harp-L] New Tool and Method for Improving Harmonica Reed Response

[bren@xxxxx]

Hi Jerry,

You can just scrape it off the reed. Polish only takes a few minutes to dry. I haven't had any issue with flaking.

Cheers,

Brendan Power
www.x-reed.com
www.brendan-power.com
www.youtube.com/brendanpowermusic


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From: Jerry Deall <jdeall at xxxxx> 
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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] New Tool and Method for Improving Harmonica Reed Response

Brendan,
OMG that's so clever.

 I notice in the video that some polish appears to get on the reed. Does this need to be removed as it may change the pitch.

 Also, how long do you left the polish dry? Does any polish flaking occur as the polish gets brittle with age?

Jerry Deall
SPAH Secretary
SPAH 2019 is August 13-17, @ the Grand Hyatt Tulsa, OK

-----Original Message-----

From: bren at xxxxx
To: harp-l at xxxxx
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Sent: 2019-01-13 3:22:27 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] New Tool and Method for Improving Harmonica Reed Response

Here's a video to accompany an upcoming article in the UK 'Harmonica World'
magazine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQP6tZRXbTU

 

It works for chromatics too. However, when breaking the seal, be careful not to damage the valves underneath - go slowly and more shallow with the shim.

 

Brendan Power

www.x-reed.com <http://www.x-reed.com> 

www.brendan-power.com <http://www.brendan-power.com/> 

www.youtube.com/brendanpowermusic <http://www.youtube.com/brendanpowermusic>