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messy ventura 3 posts Apr 09, 2012 9:41 AM	I have a MB CO that recently developed a rattle/buzz tone on the 1 hole draw as well as a new Seydel silver that does the same rattle on the 1 hole blow. On both harps it only occurs if I hit the note kinda hard. Thought maybe the reed was banging the plate (off center) but was not the case when I took it apart to adjust it. Anybody know what's going on and how to fix it ?
MrVerylongusername 2315 posts Apr 09, 2012 9:45 AM	Most likely it's the reed hitting the coverplate - I'm guessing it's low key?
chromaticblues 1207 posts Apr 09, 2012 9:48 AM	Yes Stop hitting it so hard. The reed is banging on the coverplate. Do your eyes hurt when you stair into the sun?
ElkRiverHarmonicas 819 posts Apr 09, 2012 9:59 AM	it sounds like a burr or misaligned reed. Plink it over and over and see what happens. Lemme know if that fixes it. ---------- David Elk River Harmonicas Elk River Harmonicas on Facebook "It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato." - Lewis Grizzard "Also, drinking homemade beer." - David Payne Last Edited by on Apr 09, 2012 9:59 AM

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