Special 20 pins
Hi Kinya
I came across an older G Special 20 for $5 at an antique sale. All reeds are playing fine but it must be cleaned thoroughly
After removing the cover plates , I don't think it has ever been disassembled. Ichy and a bit of surface rust. Thanks to your other posts I just received simichrome in the mail.
My question is....I am surprised by pins holding the reeds to the comb. Have you seen this and what do you suggest I do?
John
late addition
ps... here are some pics of the project and I removed the pins !!!!!
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i had a 1.8m tap and screws. But after accomplishing the task and trying the screw I feel they are too sloppy. I got a 2m tap and screws and will give that a go.
Analyzing the draw plate and flat sanding I discovered it has a slight divot around the 3 draw area.
What is a good method to flatten the reed plates ??
John
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i had a 1.8m tap and screws. But after accomplishing the task and trying the screw I feel they are too sloppy. I got a 2m tap and screws and will give that a go.
Analyzing the draw plate and flat sanding I discovered it has a slight divot around the 3 draw area.
What is a good method to flatten the reed plates ??
John
Hi John, good approach on your tapping strategy.
I'm heading into Harpsmith HQ. I will photograph my two proven methods and post them shortly.
Note: unless you are planning on removing (replacing) all ten reeds from the blow reed plate, our focus will be on the draw reed plate
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
OK John, check out my most recent posting, "Tips for Flattening the Draw Reed Plate"
Your Harpsmith, Kinya
Drift pins were used originally on Special 20, Golden Melody, and plastic-bodied Hohner chromatic models, until perhaps 1980. You can tap them out and replace then with screws.