Rocket Low F with special 20 comb
Mon, 04/01/2024 - 15:34
Hello Kinya!
I’ve been working hard on “blues for Paul delay” and I have been using my rocket low f harp. I know you love the rockets but I cannot seem to get used to the rocket comb with the oversized holes. So, using an old special 20 comb I had laying around I did a little drilling and voila! a rocket special 20 low f harp. As I was putting everything back to together I overnighted one of the reed plate screws and stripped it (I know I’m very strong) I’m sure that you’ve come across this issue before. I’m thinking maybe a longer screw with a nut to fix this issue? It currently plays fine with no leaks but I know that this will bug me in the back of my mind. I’d appreciate your thoughts on this! thanks!
Hey PJensen, cool project. The solution is easy-peezy (relative term-right?)
Hohner uses a metric machine screw: M1.6 x 10.87mm. These can be replaced with 1-72 x 7/16" ~ 1/2" Machine Screws and Nuts:
Available from MicroMark.com
1-72 NUTS https://www.micromark.com/25-Nuts-00-90?quantity=1&screwsize=3
1-72 MACHINE SCREWS https://www.micromark.com/Round-Screws-Package-of-25?quantity=1&Screwbla...
These are not "self tapping screws", so you may have to run a #48 (.073) Drill Bit to clear the way for your 1-72 Machine Screw.
Let me know.
Your HARPSMITH, Kinya