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Gapping adjustment

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Wed, 05/21/2014 - 09:02
jgwilks
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Hi Kinya,

I noticed on my c harp holes 8-10 won't play if I am very light on the blow. The same pressure on all lower holes will play. As a beginner tech my question is would I need to close or increase the gap on those reeds for better playability. My confidence on the high end is lacking and needs work and I am just now getting my first blow bends as I wirk on getting better on the high end. 

 

John

 

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Thu, 05/22/2014 - 18:58
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Harp Tech Kinya...
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Hello John Good to hear from

Hello John

Good to hear from you again ... Try this:

  1. remove cover plates
  2. site (and memorize) the gap of the free end of the reeds
  3. position the hook end of your reed plinking tool into slot #8 (and center of the reed)
  4. gently push/release the reed through the reed slot (x 6 times)
  5. the gap should now be smaller than before
  6. re-attach the cover plate and play your harmonica
  7. if the results were OK, but not great, repeat the process
  8. repeat for reeds #9 and #10

Feel free to send us close up pic-shots, so we all can join in on the fun ;o)

Your Harpsmith, Kinya

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