[Harp-L] Changing reed plates on old Hohner 364 -edited

[Dr. George Miklas]

Gary and Burke are both great guys and technicians.
I will also throw my hat into the ring here
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Adjunct Music Professor - Applied Tuba and Applied Harmonica, University of
Lynchburg


On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 10:24 PM Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx> wrote:

> I would be up for this repair.
> Gary
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jan 29, 2023, at 5:39 AM, David Fertig via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> >  Greetings fellow harpsuckers!  it's been quite a few years since I
> posted, but here's my query (sorry for the earlier incomplete/incompetently
> unformated post!) :
> > I inherited an old 364 with a sentimental history, and one (blow) reed
> is kaput, I want to replace the reed plate.  But it seems the reed-plate
> are riveted, sandwiching the comb.  I know buying a new 364 is cheaper and
> simpler, but this harp is an honored relic of a dear frien's late brother,
> which I'd like to ressurect, if feasible.
> > How easy it is to change out the plates, or should I hire a pro? I work
> on my 10 hole diatonics but no single reed-replacements, and I don't have a
> drill press.
> > The 364's age is unclear, the price tag on it is $11.48   so I'm
> thinking early or mid 70's?
> > Any guidance is appreciated!
> > -Dave Fertig
>