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From: WVE~OL.COM
Date: Sun, 9 Mar 1997 01:40:18 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: Buzzing CX-12 Reed

In a message dated 97-03-08 20:27:02 EST, rlclark writes:

<< Subj: Buzzing CX-12 Reed
Help,
One small problem, blow 3 ("G") buzzes, even though it has a nice
pitch and good tone. Is there a small adjustment that can
be made to fix this? All of the other reeds sound fine.
>>

Help is at hand! Your problem is probably a curled-up windsaver on the draw
reed in the same hole. It vibrates as does a striking reed. I have
encountered this problem several times on new or almost-new CX-12s. Replacing
the windsaver is the best remedy. As a quick-and-dirty fix, here is a
procedure that works for me:

1. Remove the slide and cover...literally a snap on the CX12.

2. Peek into the hole to confirm my diagnosis. Continue only If the
windsaver is visibly curled up.

3. Remove the reedplates from the comb...you will need a small screwdriver
for this.
(This would be unnecessary if the curled-up windsaver were on the outside.
The harmonica corollary of Murphy's Law states that most problems are with
blow reeds and draw windsavers)

4. Place a fingertip on the rivet end of the offending windsaver. The finger
should extend out over the reed for about 10% of its length. The purpose is
to prevent the windsaver kinking at the rivet in the following operations.

5. Gently separate the clear and white plys of the windsaver. They are most
likely stuck together. A knife or needle is a useful tool for this.

6. Without lifting it, push the free end of the clear ply (ONLY) back
towards said fingertip, allowing the ply to arch up until it takes a slight
permanent set.
You may have to pinch the arch a bit to obtain a permanent set.

7. Don't be alarmed if the clear ply doesn't touch the white ply along its
whole length. What is inportant is that the END of the clear ply hold the
white ply down against the reedplate. A slight kink near the free end of the
ply does no harm. The limber white ply is the actual air valve, the springy
clear ply is there to push it back down against the plate after the reed has
sounded.

This will most likely fix the problem. If it doesn't, then you are no worse
off than when you started and you'll have to replace the windsaver .

Good luck,

Vern