Matthew
1 post
Sep 30, 2008
1:46 PM
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Does anyone know of any good sources of info, video or otherwise, regarding harp modification. I am mainly referring to mods such as opening up/venting the faceplate and rounding the end of the harp. I don't like the pointy ends on my marine band or my blues harp. Now that I have some golden melodies I'd like to start messing with my older harps.
I saw a good video by elkriverharmonicas on filing down the reed plates when they stick out past the comb. But I haven't seen anything as far as opening up the faceplate or rounding the ends of the harp. I'd also like to put screws in my marine band, but I would guess this only involves a drill and maybe a clamp.
Any help would be appreciated.
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bluzlvr
64 posts
Sep 30, 2008
2:29 PM
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Check out:
http://www.harponline.de/index.php?page=ws_dia/ws02_dia/ws02_dia&lang_id=en_GB
And check out the back issues at:
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/
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New_B
36 posts
Sep 30, 2008
3:27 PM
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Ruppert Oysler has a 2-DVD set that goes into everything you need to know about modifying your harps. He goes into detail on tuning, gapping, embossing, tip scooping and of course converting Marine Bands & Golden Melodies from nails to screws.
You can get the DVD's from elkriverharmonicas.com
He is also one heck of a harmonica player.
Last Edited by on Sep 30, 2008 3:28 PM
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Matthew
2 posts
Sep 30, 2008
4:29 PM
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Thanks guys. Those were all really helpful.
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Baker
10 posts
Oct 02, 2008
5:18 AM
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Here are a few links I have collected that cover various things, from sealing your harps to gapping, embossing etc., to replacing the nails in your MB with screws.
http://www.harponline.de/index.php?lang_id=en_GB&js=false&page=ws_dia/ws20_dia/ws20_dia&
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/apr04/h-workbench.html
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/apr07/Pollard.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4rmuXUC6lA
Haven't tried any of them yet though :)
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wheezer
37 posts
Oct 06, 2008
4:12 AM
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See my post under 'swollen marine band combs'
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