dukeofwail
58 posts
Sep 03, 2011
2:40 AM
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Here's my favorite method for re-tuning Major plates into Spiral: Streamlined, economical, and reliable.
ADVANTAGES
7 reeds are unchanged in pitch
All lower (no raise)
Fast soldering
Easy fine-tuning
No reeds to swap
No additional plates to buy
EXAMPLE
Start with G plates to get C Spiral,
D plates to get G Spiral, etc.
Blow 1-2-3 remain the same, Draw 1, and 8,9,10 remain the same. All other notes lower from -1 to -5 semitones (easy with silver-solder)
BONUS
Ask for my spiral tuning chart, I will send PDF and a blank master you can copy. I list the semitones to change for each hole. You calculate the notes for each key. (Easier than it sounds) Robert @ DUKEofWAIL .com
PROCEDURE
Identify and drop solder on reed tips
Set electronic tuner on the desired note (sustained audible tone)
Add or remove solder until your "plink" pitch is very close
Assemble plates and comb (no covers)
Fine tune to ET @ 441
(I will post some pix)
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Robert Hale
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