Re: [Harp-L] XB40 reed repairs?

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

Jeff - 

Two suggestions:

   Pat Missin

   Hohner USA

Winslow

--- Blueharp1@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Hi All,
>  I'm a huge fan of the XB40 harp. Once you realize it's a "different 
> animal" 
> than what you're accustomed to, you realize, that's an asset. Like 
> picking 
> up up a pedal steel after playing a strat for years.
> Alas, I've screwed up the draw 5 on mine. Always the first to go on
> my  harps.
> When I forget anything in the heat of the moment, its usually that
> the 5  
> draw is a conservative little bugger, and doesnt' like to stray too
> far  from its 
> comfort zone. As a result, I must have 10-12 casualty harps with that
>  reed 
> crapped out.
>  
> My request: I need someone who can work on my XB40, tweak or replace
> the  
> reed. I'm still finding my way with reedwork, and am not willing to
> "experiment"  
> on the slightly more pricey instrument. Or have someone else "give it
> a 
> shot". I  just want it done right, so I can have my baby back.
> Someone in the Denver area would be great, but of course I'll send it
> out  if 
> I need to.
>  
> Thanks,
> Looking forward to Jason & Co. in Boulder next week....
>  
> Jeff Gathercole
> Denver CO
> 
> 
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