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2 draw
Posted by: MolassesMic (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: May 27, 2010 08:19PM

I tried the 2 draw on a new harmonica this morning, a fire breath, and couldn't get anything. I know about the problems some have with 2 draw, but it hasn't been problematic for me. Could there just be something wrong with it? I took the cover plates off and the reed looked fine.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: gene (---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 27, 2010 11:25PM

Gently plink the reed. Maybe that will free it up.
Are the reeds riveted on? Check to see if it's straight.
Look REAL close. Use a bright light and a magnifying glass. Maybe there's a piece of crud in it.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: MolassesMic (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: May 29, 2010 12:46AM

When I looked I didn't really find anything. I got it to play but its still kind of unresponsive, might just send it in.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: gene (---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: May 29, 2010 03:56AM

Another possibility I forgot to mention:
Improper gap.
If the gap looks different than the gaps of the reeds next to it, adjust it by bending it very gently and a little bit at a time until it looks like the others. (The gaps are wider at the low end of the harp and gradually get narrower toward the high end.)

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: Werkis2 (87.110.139.---)
Date: May 31, 2010 09:32PM

hmmmm now my lee oskar G to do it with 2 draw than i try to to bend harder and it agian sounds normal hmmm idk why

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: MolassesMic (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: June 01, 2010 02:11PM

Yes there's a slight gap, it comes out the most of all the reeds. Maybe I can fix it myself, Thanks.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: gene (---.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net)
Date: June 01, 2010 06:36PM

Use several very gentle pushes...Don't try to do it with one big push. Let us know if you fix it.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: MolassesMic (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: June 02, 2010 02:31AM

I did that today, but now it sounds a little flat and quiet. I will see what Suzuki says.

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: InkSlingerDucky (---.port.east.myfairpoint.net)
Date: June 06, 2010 09:10PM

What are the problems some have with two draw?
I may be one of those someones...^_^

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Re: 2 draw
Posted by: MolassesMic (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: June 07, 2010 04:22PM

It can be hard to play. From my own experience, its from drawing air in from the mouth, rather than the stomach... which is the way to play the instrument.

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