overblow.com - harmonica customization - waxing the rivet end

Using some orthodontic wax the rivet end of the reed is treated to diminish torsional vibrations and to improve airtightness.
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[overblowcom]

I slice it about 1- 1,5 mm

[TKoorn]

on all the reeds

[RayCornett]

Use it on blow and draw reeds?

[RayCornett]

How thick are you slicing it? About 1/8th- 1/16th inch?

[TKoorn]

I don't care too much about how much wax I use. Just as long as the application is practical. A glob of wax is much easier to apply than a tiny bit. The wax on the rivet doesn't do any harm so there is really no need to leave it out.

[mikefugazzi]

One thing I like to do is use as little wax as possible and really work on dampening the reed to the point that it is almost going flat. I guess I don't worry about the rivet so much as where the reed and rivet meet. Thanks for the great videos and amazing website!