Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica design

[Frank Mangiapane <frank.mangiapane@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, computer assisted design and computer simulation to improve reed design
and air flow  over reeds and combs is exactly what I meant. I was curious
about this while cleaning a Golden Melody and noting the difference in the
comb between the GM and the combs on Marine Bands and even Seydel 1847's.
While learning to play and bend , I often blew out reeds on every type of
harp I owned except for the GM's and I had one in every key and I have often
wondered why? Are the reeds more substantial or was it in the design,
perhaps the different comb design?

On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Doug H <mr4chnt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>  Judging by the high tech equipment that is visible in the videos of Brad
> Harrison's  facility, I would guess that he has used a lot of computer
> assisted design.  I saw a 3D-printer there and that certainly requires a
> computer generated file to operate.
>
> If by computer assisted design you mean using computer simulation to
> improve the design of reeds and other sound producing elements,  I know that
> James Anataki (Turbodog) has created an 'artificial mouth' that he has used
> to study the bending of notes.
>
> Doug H
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Frank Mangiapane <frank.mangiapane@xxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* Harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> *Sent:* Saturday, July 03, 2010 11:14 AM
> *Subject:* [Harp-L] Harmonica design
>
> Greetings and salutations fellow harp enthusiasts. I was wondering if there
> is anyone on the list that could shed any light on the subject of harmonica
> design. To be more specific , my question is are present day harmonicas
> designed using age old methods or is anyone now using computer assisted
> design techniques or are new harmonicas designed by just improving upon old
> patents and  design ideas. If this is a subject that has already been
> discussed ad infinitum, my apologies.
> --
> F. Mangiapane
>
>


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F. Mangiapane