1 big thing: REED GAPPING
Hello Harp Techs, have you all discovered the benefits of good REED GAPPING to enhance your harmonica player’s experience?
Why it Matters
“Eyeballing” (guessing) reed gap tolerances is OK, but using precision tools and templates will guarantee more consistent and AMAZING results!
Try this:
The above Reed Gap Calibrations are an excellent place to start your journey. You can increase/decrease as Player preference dictates. Shown in inches not metric.
Above is a sampling of Blank Charts. Perfect for documenting your personal collection of harmonicas, and a must for those of you who service customer’s harmonicas
Go Deeper
I located this set of Spurtar 32 Blades Steel Feeler Gauge Measurement Tool for $8.99 on the internet
Bottom Line
Imagine how wonderful it would be if all your clothes fit like custom tailored suits. Similarly it does not take much effort to personalize your harmonicas and deliver consistent setups to your customers ;o)
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Hey Eric, where you been? Good to hear from you. I guarantee you will notice a positive difference when you play your harmonicas.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
I've been lurking around. Nice to know I've been missed!
Lately, most of my harpsmithing has just been fixing octaves. A couple of years ago, I gapped a then unplayable Promaster according to your videos, and it made a huge difference.
Groovy. Thanx for checking in Eric.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Thank you for posting this, Kinya. I need to make some time to gap a few of my favorites properly. This will be a big help.