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Gapping 10 hole on Manji in C
Gapping 10 hole on Manji in C
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Micha
102 posts
May 23, 2010
2:27 PM
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Hi guys,
I've recently bought a Manji in the key of C. After gapping holes 1 to 6 it works perfect, except for the 10 hole blow bends. 8 and 9 blow bends work like a charm and did not need any adjustments, but the 10 hole is something different. I haven't done much to it as I don't want to screw it up, so I'm asking it here first.
Should I work on the draw or blow reed to get the different blow bends more easily? Should I gap more close or leave the gap wider? If I do it too much what will happen? (So I now where to stop)
Thanks in advance!
Micha
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hvyj
375 posts
May 23, 2010
7:45 PM
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I'm no expert at gapping by any means, but I do know that for any hole to bend properly there needs to be a balance between the blow and draw reed gaps. It's not one or the other. i don't OB so i only adjust gaps if the harp is not responding properly.
I've never tried a Manji since i only play ET harps, but I have been playing Suzukis for a while. When i've had to gap them, I usually have had to open the gaps a little. On the high end, you want to be careful not to open the blow reeds too much, though. Remember, it's the draw reed that activates to give you the blow bend.
Last Edited by on May 23, 2010 7:47 PM
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