Jehosaphat
137 posts
Dec 15, 2011
7:42 PM
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I've thought a lot about Gapping,embossing etc etc but to be honest whether or not a plate was in a recessed comb (ala L/Os.SPs ) or a flat one, never really entered my head as too what effect that might have on a Harps performance.
Do you have a preference and if so can you share as to why?
cheers
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RT123
256 posts
Dec 16, 2011
4:50 AM
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I played bluesmasters and harpmasters for a long time. they have the recessed (special 20) style plastic comb. I loved them.
Then I started playing Manjis when they came out and got use to them and thought they were better with the traditional exposed reedplates.
About a month ago I picked up the bluesmasters and played them again and even switched the combs between them.
Bottom line..... no difference in sound but big difference in feel.
Its taking me long to get adjusted back to the plastic combs then it did to switch to the tradtional style but i'm still not sure which i like best. Right now i would say the plastic comb is far more comfortable but the traditional style is easier. Probably because I spent the last year or so using them.
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HawkeyeKane
556 posts
Dec 16, 2011
7:24 AM
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I'm a student of both schools, recessed and non. And I've recently started using a couple of custom combs that possess traits of both. I agree with RT, recessed combs are definitely more comfy. I also find that my SP20s and Seydel Sessions are easier to do lip pursing and slide with than an MB, BR, or a BH.
Don't get me wrong. I do like Marine Bands (though I haven't really used one in three years) and BR's and BH's. Probably the one MS harp that I've found easiest to do lip purse and slide with is the Blue Midnight. Why this is, I don't know.
The custom combs I use are aluminum ones crafted by Chris Reynolds, and they're kinda recessed, kinda not. Take a look.
Mine are like this but made of aluminum and on a SP20 and a BH.
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Hawkeye Kane
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