snowman
1 post
Sep 16, 2011
10:40 AM
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I'm learning to set up my harps- have all instructional dvd's,books etc- getting better at it-- can't seem to get harps tuned in A or G to much of anything other than 6 over blow--if its set up to do it 0n 5 then it sticks when doing regular playin---6 ob is not a problem on A or G harp but 5 is difficult and 4 ob is very difficult---have several other harps in key C D E and even F that work fine on 456 ob--yes i can close the the blow reed properly--should I just give up on lower tuned harps ie A G--- as far as 45 OB yes I can tip scoop I use a "V" shape-Yes my reeds have been straightened--yes there very close to plate---any suggestions---don't take stuff personal so please feel free to suggest Thanks
Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2011 10:42 AM
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arzajac
653 posts
Sep 16, 2011
11:04 AM
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I make my low harps overblow by just doing simple stuff. My Low-D, Low-E, etc... all overblow 456.
Are the basics covered?
What kind of harp? Is the harp airtight? What do you mean by reeds straightened?
With an airtight harp, a proper reed profile and gap, you should be able to make almost any decent brand harp overblow to a useful degree. To sustain and bend overblows/overdraws, you probably need near-perfect setup of the above mentioned things as well as some embossing and maybe some other techniques that I don't really know about.
I hope this helps.
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Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2011 11:04 AM
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harpdude61
1041 posts
Sep 16, 2011
1:02 PM
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Don't give up...low harps are great for overblows.It may be technique.
When I first started OBing, I set both reeds of the hole as tight as I could, and the blow/draw notes still be playable. SInce my technique has improved, I've actually opened a few gaps back up a little. Still get the OBs but now i can drive a little harder when i want to.
Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2011 1:03 PM
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snowman
2 posts
Sep 26, 2011
9:55 AM
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harp dude61--mainly use ob on the fly-- my technique probably med level--can get easy sustainable [ob 456 0nly for now] on C D E HARPS--CAN YOU HIT 456 straight on G and a harps --meaning not slowly closing the blow reed but rathur going straight to the ob thanks
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HarpNinja
1708 posts
Sep 26, 2011
10:38 AM
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This is way doable...I don't struggle until I get really low like Low C. You should get at least a good 5 and 6 with just profiling and gapping.
I concede the 4 can be touch to setup and have the wiggle room to bend it to pitch. That's where advanced tweaking comes into place.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
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