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DATE: Fri, 08 Jan 1993 15:50:43 CST
From: "RICHARD A. MURPHY 996-8630"
Subject: Re: Re: BLOWN REEDS

> I have a Marine Band and a Pocket Pal in C. I can't seem to get a clear note
> out of 8 draw. I can get a good 9 draw so I thought it wasn't that it it was
> so high. Is 8 draw a usual trouble spot?
>
> I would like to get another harp, one in the key of D. I like the
> pocket pals plastic comb and was wondering what if the Pocket Pal was availabl
> in the key of D? What other harps have plastic combs? Also, when I get one,
This is the only question I can answer. Hohner's Golden Melody has a plastic
comb and I like the feel of it.
> how long should I take to break it in? How much easy playing do I need to do
> before I can wail on it?
I don't know the lower limit. I usually play easy for about 15 minutes before
trying to bend any notes. But even then I try bending slowly at first.

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