Re: [Harp-L] Turbo Slide Harmonica

[Zack <zack.pomerleau@xxxxxxxxx>]

At one point I was asked. I hope it works good!

On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 10:23 PM, Daniel Perrone
<dany_perrone@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

>
> Hi Rick, what I like about this concept it's that there is no mechanical
> interference with the way a traditional harp works, only invisible magnetic
> forces on the stainless steel reeds. There is a PDF file on their website
> that goes into detail about the mechanics of the system. I understand that
> the little slide moves the magnets into position to work on the reeds. The
> magnets dampen the reeds, lowering their pitch. I think that by adjusting
> the distance of the magnets to reeds (with  a screw) you can then tune the
> bends very accurately.
>
> I was very happy then when Dennis Cooper  wrote that he plans to
> incorporate this harp in his shows pretty soon. Hey, if "Harpmaniac" is
> taking it up there is something to it : )
>
> Dennis, it would be very nice if you post a YouTube video someday demoing
> this harp.
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