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From: WLifford
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 08:35:43 EST
Subject: Re: Modular Harp Idea

In response to the talk of a modular harp design:

1. I think the first thing to do is throw out the "CX-12" thinking when we
say "modular". This seems like this would definitely require some tools to
use an interchangeable reed system. I tend to think that when people hear the
word "modular", they think of Legos or the CX-12 or other do-it-yourself-with-
no-tools types of items. Farrell's idea of replacing the reed rivets with
screws is probably the most feasible idea, so plan on at least having a small
phillips head available.

2. If we start out with diatonic harps (for simplicity), we have one obstacle
in the length of the channels in the comb.... aren't they smaller for the
higher pitched harps? I'm not talking about the difference between the lower
and higher pitched channels on the same comb, but the difference between an F
and a G harp, for example. Is this difference something that is really
necessary? If it is, this could screw up the "customizablility" of the harp
by adding another variable... but it still shouldn't be too big an issue.

3. The modular reed design could just be something as simple as Farrell's
"replace rivets with screws" idea. With this, though, comes one small problem
in that it makes aligning the reed in the reed slot crucial. I'm sure that
tightening the screws tends to rotate the reed off center in the reed slot.
Perhaps a small centering groove could be machined into the reed plate so that
the reed would fit sungly into its own very small recession to alleveiate
this.

4. All in all,