i am a proud owner of a Hohner Service Kit now and started to play around with reed gapping.
When i checked your videos about it again i found many different ways for increasing the gaps but I did not find any videos about decreasing the gaps. And all the harmonicas I have problems with so far (well only two) have reed gaps that are too big. continue reading...
I recently acquired a full set of 6 seydel noble harps. I love the sound, but I definitely find them a bit more difficult to play than other brands I use (honer crossover and suziki hammond). Is this just me, or is it typical of this harmonica?
I guess my real question is whether you recommend some cusimization to make for more responsive playing on this particular model? If so, about how much would it cost, and would you be able to recommend a good technician for the job (including yourself haha). continue reading...
I am a beginner and have bought several models of harps to try.
One of them being the Hohner Rocket. I must say i like it a lot but i heard that it is not good for beginners.
1. Is it true that the rocket is not good for beginners and if yes then why?
2. I also bought the Rocket AMP but it felt not very airtight and not as responsive as the normal rocket model. Is it defect or does the AMP feel different from the normal Rocket? continue reading...
I just got done watching your "Tuning past the edge," MasterHarp video again and it got me to pondering something I'd read recently. To compensate for an assmbled harp and normal breath force the writer opined that tuning +8 cents on the 1 draw would end up with the reed being in tune. I'm sorry I don't remember where I read that. What is your opinion of the +8 theory?
I was wondering which model#, or size, of Wiha slotted screwdriver, you use for the 0-80 screws for reed replacement?
I'm going to order a couple tools directly from the Willi Hahn Corporation, (Wiha USA), website, and I'd like to include that particular screwdriver in my order.