Gary75 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can any of you guys that have played, or are playing Wurlitzer EP's offer any experience on short ringing notes. I seem to have an issue with sustain in the half octave range below middle C. Actually it's two or three notes under Middle C. Now in the manual, it states to add paper shims under the reed bar. However doing so just pushed the problem round to adjacent notes upon tightening down again. Now I know it's not bad reeds because they all have a long ring time under this scenario. When I add extra mass in the form of a pair of metal pliers or screwdriver on the back of the reed bar near on top of the pick up shield, I get all the sustain I want. I know it's not pick up related as I have had the complete pick up array removed and I still have the issue. It seems to be purely a lack of mass that's causing resonant frequencies to dissipate the sustain. And adding mass stops that. It seems like the same issue you get with guitars. I have ordered a rectangular magnet to go under the centre of the reed bar on the back and hopefully that mass will fix it. But I'd sure like any input if you have experience on this matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Never heard of this problem. Every lack of sustain problem I have ever seen was reeds going bad. Please keep us informed as to what you find. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Can any of you guys that have played, or are playing Wurlitzer EP's offer any experience on short ringing notes. I currently own a Wurlitxer 200. It is my 3rd Wurlie. I have not ever experienced this problem nor am I able to re create it. Wish I were more help to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 I have documented the issue on YouTube, http://youtu.be/haJD8LBa3tI http://youtu.be/I_3aKqe0WkI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary75 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Do you have any paper shims on your reed bar Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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