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My store is not taking any orders today due to health reasons which limit to my productivity.
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My custom harmonicas, combs and tools are made to order. If items are out of stock on my website, it's likely due to my workload is at the limit. Please see my dealers for all items I offer.
Maximum production times may be up to 16 business days for combs and tools. Current production time for custom harmonicas are shown on the top of the custom page.
Thanks for your support.
Andrew
***Please note I am no longer offering this tool. I have a new tool set which takes its place. Please see The Flatness Tool™ and Reed Plate Claws™***
It's no secret that a comb flattened by hand will outperform one that is machine-made.
Use this tool to make your combs flat.
The secret to warm tone and excellent response is an airtight harp. To be airtight, the comb needs to be perfectly flat.
I meticulously flatten the top edge of this tool which is used as a reference to measure the flatness of every part of the comb surface.
My comb tool™ is a working copy of a high-precision straight-edge (some call this a machinist square) precise to .000025" per 6" (25 millionths of an inch). The original stays in a drawer!
The tool is also used to distribute the weight of your fingers over the surface of the comb as you flatten. Find all the details and instructions for use here:
Also, here are some extra tips on using my comb tool:
***Please note I am no longer offering this tool. I have a new tool set which takes its place. Please see The Flatness Tool™ and Reed Plate Claws™***