Re: SBS Marine Band question

[Russ Bradley <wbradley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Adding to this, I find the SBS to be the most responsive production harp 
around.  I use a much lighter touch with an SBS than I do, say, a 
Special 20 or stock 10 hole Marine Band.

Russ

Bob Maglinte wrote:

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>From: "Grant Kester" <gkester@xxxxxxxx>
>To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:38 PM
>Subject: SBS Marine Band question
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>>Dear List,
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>>I have a C Steve Baker Marine Band and the lowest draw note
>>consistently vibrates against the metal cover, making a plinking sound.
>>Does anyone have any good fixes for this problem? The reed is gapped
>>correctly and I'm reluctant to reduce the gap further. If it was a
>>normal sized Marine Band I could try a Turbolid, but it's an SBS so
>>it's extra long.
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>>Thanks,
>>Grant Kester
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>Hi Grant,
>The most likely culprit is that you're playing it way too hard from the get
>go, and this is pretty common with lower pitched reeds as a rule unless the
>covers are larger, like a chromatic.
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>Sincerely,
>Barbeque Bob Maglinte
>Boston, MA
>http://www.barbequebob.com
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