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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:17:06 +0200
From: Bjoern Giesler
Subject: Re: Overblows on Lee Oskar Harmonicas

Hi,

Am Donnerstag, 23. August 2001 14:29 schrieb Christoph Wenger:
> I recently learned to do the overblow on hole 6. However, while I
> can do it smoothly on Hohner Harps (Special 20 and Meisterklasse),
> I have problems to get it properly on Lee Oskar Harps. The overblow
> works but generates a rattling noise. Setting the gaps real close helps
> a little bit but doesn't eliminate the rattling.
> Any help is appreciated.

Is this a "rattling" or rather a "squeaking"/"whistling" noise? You might
want to search the archives (http://www.garply.com/harp-l) for
"Turbotape". This is a method of applying sticky tape to the reeds close
to where they are affixed to the reedplates that fixes the squeaking. I
haven't quite understood the aerodynamic reason, but it works wonderfully.

I do agree with Chris Michalek, though, that LOs aren't generally the
best harps for overblowing. Try Bushmans or S20s.

Regards,
--Björn