The sealed wood DUDE HARP
The poly sealed wood
DUDE HARP is a precisely assembled, pear wood combed, Marine Band, altered for comfort and tightened for increased response.Marine Band reed plates are carefully drilled and tapped to accommodate their placement onto a smooth polyurethane sealed wood comb. The reed plates are tightly fastened to the comb with nine stainless steel screws. The reed plates are mounted flush with the comb for maximum comfort.
The original Marine Band covers are slightly reformed to allow for more sound projection and attached with four stainless steel screws.
All reed plates are individually inspected & regapped to provide a
balanced, responsive instrument. For further improvement, all reed plates now incorporate tip scooping.
The original wood comb is extensively modified to eliminate swelling, leaking and discomfort. The extra screws along the front of the comb assure an even tight seal of the reed plates. The reed plate mating surfaces are sanded flat. All sharp edges are chamfered to eliminate that sawing sensation. The harp key designation is applied and encased in the polyurethane coating for permanent identification. All the desired qualities of wood are retained.
For a little more comfort, the reed plates are mounted flush with the comb. Another little tweak you'll appreciate.
And now for a testimonial
I have been playing this C harp I purchased from you for nearly 3 years now and it simply will not quit. In addition to this, it was the harp I used when I won the 2008 Florida Harmonica Championship. Everyone says "its the player" but I can tell you that the quality of your work definitely had an impact in my playing abilities.
Lindsey Mercer, Tampa, Florida
2008 Florida Harmonica Championship