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my harmonica rack might be doing damage to my harmonicas?
I've been playing the harmonica for quite some time now, and I've been getting pretty good at playing with the guitar. however, sometimes when I try to play notes on a harmonica after it's been in the rack, certain holes won't even respond to either inhaling or exhaling. the holes do this randomly, and I can't figure out what the problem is. I usually end up having to put a sharp blast through the hole to clear it, and this takes a few good efforts. I think the springs on the rack may be too tight, but I'm not sure as to whether the problem lies with the rack or the harmonica itself, seeing as both the comb and shells have no wear on them at all. it can't be the springs, though, can it? even if the shell is as perfectly straight as it was when I got it?
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- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
It is definitely not the rack. The only way the rack would affect it is by crushing the coverplates down, which requires far more force than any rack will create.
I believe the problem lies with your technique. Sometimes a small change in angle can throw you off at first. Otherwise, I don't know what to tell you. If you post a video of you playing a bit, then we might be able to offer a better diagnosis (the sound of the reed choking can offer a lot of information).
- 8 years ago
As you say you've playing awhile now, my guess is your harps are suffering from smegma build up rather than anything a rack will do to them, just as with the reeds in any wind wood instrument the combs in a harmonica are consumable items. and will need to be replaced from time to time.
