Making both reed plates flat is one of the easiest things you can do to get more power and better control of your harmonica. It's very effective.
All my kits come with some version of the reed plate claws. They are the tools I use to straighten reed plates on my custom harmonicas.
The compact reed plate claws are sleek and easy to use. They are comfortable to hold.
They are made for the harp player who doesn't want to spend a whole lot of time adjusting, optimizing or customizing every instrument in their collection. They are for occasional use.
That being said, I like them a lot and I use them every day. They aren't as sturdy as the dual reed plate claws - and for harp service providers, that's what I recommend. ....Even if I don't follow the rules... The dual reed plate claws are made to last.
I've been thinking about making the Compact Claws a little more thick. I want them to still be sleek and easy to use. I've been prototyping and some of my kits out there may have shipped with some new thicker version.
I tried making them out of bulletproof steel just for fun. They look great but metal is not the ideal material for this.
We don't want to wreck the reed plate!
I've settled on a design that's more sturdy, comfortable to use and still made from the earth friendly composite material I make use to make my Dark Combs.
They are thicc!
You can order them here.