Franky23
3 posts
Mar 30, 2010
8:07 AM
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Hi!
I've got an out of the box Golden melody Key of E.
and I get a big squeal everytime on the 2draw bent a 1 full tone. If I bend that note and draw softer just the little, all that is left is the squealing.
I read about bee wax and nail polish, All I can find here is nail polish should I try that trick or is it unadvised?
Thanks
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Bluzdude46
554 posts
Mar 30, 2010
8:39 AM
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Not, learn breath control or adjust the reed a little.
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harpdude61
57 posts
Mar 30, 2010
8:45 AM
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I play GMs and it seems that one in every 6 or 7 I purchase squeals when the 2 hole draw is bent a full step.
I have tighted the gap on both reeds which stops it sometimes, but the biggest thing I found was that I was bending the 2 hole slightly more than a whole step. Try playing the note against a tuner or 4 hole blow on an B harp and see if they match.
Never tried wax or polish.
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Franky23
4 posts
Mar 30, 2010
9:06 AM
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I tried all the gapping possible and It's still there.
Don't know what else to do .
Brand new freaking harp.
Last Edited by on Mar 30, 2010 9:06 AM
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harpwrench
210 posts
Mar 30, 2010
9:36 AM
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IMO you should send all squealers to Hohner and complain loudly.
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hvyj
249 posts
Mar 30, 2010
2:20 PM
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Or you could send them to harpwrench or buddha to be customized and that will definitely solve the problem.
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harmonicanick
704 posts
Mar 30, 2010
2:46 PM
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Or you could send them to harpwrench or buddha to be customized and that will definitely solve the problem.
Way too much money mate, learn to do it yourself
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nacoran
1518 posts
Mar 30, 2010
3:32 PM
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Harmonicanick- Money is relative. I remember reading once years ago that it wasn't worth Bill Gates time to bend over and pick up a $10,000 bill. He could make more money doing his job in that time.
Of course, for me, if I drop a penny down a storm drain I'm going in after it. :)
I think you also learn a lot about what's going on inside the harp when you open them up. With my skills though it's cheaper to leave them closed.
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