Re: [Harp-L] Treating reeds for stress

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On a molecular level, the stress is kind of like putting a jigsaw puzzle together and puting some of the pieces in backwards.

Dave
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----- Original Message ----
From: Cliff Hall <12barz@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:22:24 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Treating reeds for stress

My metallurgical education is zilch.  Could somebody explain for any of us
who might be similarly impaired what the "stress" in the reeds actually
consists of?  Is it some kind of difference in molecular arrangement?  What
kind?  Is it measurable?  So far, it seems to be relieved by baking but
also by freezing.  I wonder if playing Mozart to the reeds might help?  Or
maybe some "smooth jazz".

Cliff
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