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- Fri May 03, 2024 9:24 pm
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Seydel 1847 Slipslider Project
- Replies: 17
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Re: Seydel 1847 Slipslider Project
The first one probably can be solved by gluing micro magnets to the middle of the reed - so it doesn't affect the pitch by itself but allows reed to be moved by magnetic field. Good luck with that! Jim Antaki spent quite a lot of time trying to extend his Turboslide invention to harps with non-stee...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 11:35 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
- Replies: 14
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Re: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
I've checked: there's plenty of room inside the Trochilus comb chambers for valves, so have no fear
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:35 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2656
Re: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
Thanks for your positive thoughts Marty. If I get any better results with Gasket-Valves for the Trochilus without front screws I'll let you know. In the meantime, the DIY route seems your best bet. Glueing on valves is not difficult after you've had a bit of practice. I suggest put in an hour doing ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:32 pm
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 597
Re: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
Adding to the valving discussion: I thinking I was being too adamant about the need for OverValves. If the x-reeds are set with zero or slightly negative gap they shouldn't sound in normal play. But in my experience of making these types of harp, I generally find on certain bends I start to get inte...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:27 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2656
Re: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
Yes, doing the Trochilus Gasket-Valves together with André adding the front screws is a workable option, though quite niche! It would depend on players being happy to send their harps and wait/pay for the job to be done, including double postage costs. If it were part of a bigger customizing job it ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:04 am
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Using the Trochilus as an x-reed platform
- Replies: 2
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Re: Using the Trochilus as an x-reed platform
Looking at your OverValve Plate:
You'll need to add pockets on alternate slots to accommodate the wider area where the reed is welded onto the plate in order to get a good seal.
You'll need to add pockets on alternate slots to accommodate the wider area where the reed is welded onto the plate in order to get a good seal.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:13 am
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2656
Re: Gasket Valves for JDR Trochilus harmonicas?
Thanks for the posts. Since I got my Trochilus a few days ago I went ahead and designed a set of Gasket-Valves for it. I cut and tried them yesterday. However I found that, without front reedplate screws to clamp the plates down everywhere, they destabilise the airtight fit of the reedplates on the ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:43 am
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Using the Trochilus as an x-reed platform
- Replies: 2
- Views: 343
Re: Using the Trochilus as an x-reed platform
As you say Dom, the Trochilus should provide a nice platform for your X-Reed experiments. Not just because of the slim comb, but also because it has excellent reed/slot tolerances - which is important for such demanding harps. I now have one and checked the reedplates under my microscope. They are e...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 12:08 am
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 597
Re: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
Robert wrote: I am trying to preserve the standard sympathetic bends and overflows in one reed configuration, while allowing the player to access Sub30 style sympathetic bends of the opposite reed as well. Hence the two configurations I was outlining in my original post. Hah! It sounds as if you are...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:52 pm
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 597
Re: Hypothetical Multi-Reed Chamber Interaction
Dominick's note and valving suggestions are good. Just to clarify, for valving of the x-reeds you'll need over-valves (valves on the same side as the reed, lifted off it by an over-valve plate). The only way to avoid 4 valves per chamber is to have two valves set between the mouth and the reeds, as ...