Dust and debris

[wally]

Hi all

 

I have a small problem with a couple of reeds on my EC.

 

I have a reed that needs extra effort on the bellows to create a sound on the pull it also sounds a little off.

 

The corresponding reed sounds ok on the push.

 

Another player suggested dust or debris around the reed.

 

I have used a photographic blower around the reeds and reed pan.

 

This helped for a time but the problem gradually returned.

 

Another reed set has a similar problem but with both push and pull.

 

Any tips on clearing reeds.

 

Cheers Wally

[Paul Read]

Hi all

 

I have a small problem with a couple of reeds on my EC.

 

I have a reed that needs extra effort on the bellows to create a sound on the pull it also sounds a little off.

 

The corresponding reed sounds ok on the push.

 

Another player suggested dust or debris around the reed.

 

I have used a photographic blower around the reeds and reed pan.

 

This helped for a time but the problem gradually returned.

 

Another reed set has a similar problem but with both push and pull.

 

Any tips on clearing reeds.

 

Cheers Wally

The reed is probably loose in the slot. Try shimming it with a bit of paper.

[d.elliott]

Hi all

 

I have a small problem with a couple of reeds on my EC.

 

I have a reed that needs extra effort on the bellows to create a sound on the pull it also sounds a little off.

 

The corresponding reed sounds ok on the push.

 

Another player suggested dust or debris around the reed.

 

I have used a photographic blower around the reeds and reed pan.

 

This helped for a time but the problem gradually returned.

 

Another reed set has a similar problem but with both push and pull.

 

Any tips on clearing reeds.

 

Cheers Wally

 

 

 

Check the valves are not curled and that they are opening & closing without catching anywhere

 

Dave