Hobostubs Ashlock
44 posts
Oct 20, 2009
12:41 PM
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i was trying to firgure out the steps needed to redo a harp and was wondering what terms i needed to use to locate the videos on utube say for instance
1 reed gapping
2sealing of comb ect im not sure of all the different terminolgy used and the order in which they should be performed any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Preston
534 posts
Oct 20, 2009
12:53 PM
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There are 3 sources you need that will teach you basically everything.
Elkriverharmonicas on Youtube
Chris Michalek on Youtube.
And Kenya Pollard's "Harmonica Workbench". Here's a link that particularly deals with sanding wooden combs.
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/apr08/Pollard.html
Be sure to check all of the back issues, they have neat stuff too.
I've learned the most from those 3 fine gentlemen. But really it's going to take trial and error on your part to get it all put together. I broke my first comb in half. Might wanna start on a cheap-o.
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Kingley
456 posts
Oct 20, 2009
12:54 PM
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Ok to find all this stuff on youtube follow these searches.
For gapping search for Choppajoe. That will take you to Joe Spiers set of excellent gapping videos.
For embossing search for Elkriverharmonicas or Chris Michalek. Both have great videos on the process.
For comb sealing again use Elkriverharmonicas.
For coverplate bending try Elkriverharmonicas.
For tuning search for Richard Sleigh.
That should about cover it I think.
Last Edited by on Oct 20, 2009 12:55 PM
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KingoBad
107 posts
Oct 20, 2009
1:09 PM
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For a quick idea of what happens, here is what I do for Marine Bands anyway:
1 - Disassemble harp.
2 - Sand and seal comb (first because of long drying time)
3 - Emboss reedplates - (which would include straightening reeds you migh find are crooked when shutting down the slots.)
4 - Reassemble comb with reedplates.
5 - Final gapping.
6 - Reassemble
Of course there are many steps you could add:
- modifying coverplates
- adding screws(I currently still use the nails)
- add new comb
These are some basics. There are other guys who do much more. Of course, customizers probably do a great deal more and with an expert hand. I figured I'd give you the cliff notes version so you could see where all of the great info above fits in some kind of order.
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Hobostubs Ashlock
45 posts
Oct 20, 2009
1:14 PM
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thanks guys thatwas quick and to the point just what i was looking for ill have to study up now
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toddlgreene
55 posts
Oct 20, 2009
1:29 PM
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Thanks for this thread-a lot of great info in one place. Kudos to you all!
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nacoran
263 posts
Oct 20, 2009
5:29 PM
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I've actually been reading some of Kinya Pollard's stuff just recently. I think I may actually prefer articles to videos. He has lots of pictures so you can still visualize what he is doing (also much higher def than most YouTube videos) plus it's easier to know where you are, since videos keep going whether you have completed the step or not and stopping the video means setting down your tools to use the mouse... I wonder if you can set YouTube up to accept voice commands.
Pollard also talks about diviting the ends of the reeds. Does anyone else do that? I was also having a hard time finding Pollard's stuff. The site doesn't cross-index very well.
Some good keywords- embossing, gapping, divot, tuning, custom tuning
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walterharp
90 posts
Oct 20, 2009
7:35 PM
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kingo, after 3 i would add tuning
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ness
93 posts
Oct 26, 2009
6:40 AM
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As for video vs. reading, they each have their advantages and disadvantages. Videos allow you to see something that may be hard to put into words. But, the quality of the video can make seeing the fine details difficult. And, some folks deliver a better video than others. Better organized, delivered, etc.
With written word, you can take it with you, mark it up, whatever. I find it easier to 'study'. It's more difficult for me to sit through videos for some reason. But both have their place.
I've read much more than I've watched -- including the Pollard articles, info on Coast to Coast website, Harmonica for Dummies, and others. I need to get to Elkriver, Chris, Jason and other videos too.
Last Edited by on Oct 26, 2009 6:45 AM
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