RE: [Harp-L] improving the harmonica

["Tom Klingl" <tom.klingl@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd like it if Hohner would continue make some further improvements
to their existing models - such as the SP20 - a 'SP20 Deluxe' with:

- a better rounded comb (such as the DF)
- ...with the key engraved and printed in white at the short end (such as
LO)
- stainless steel cover plates
- a more intelligent solution for screwing them on or off
- thicker reedplates (at least 1.05mm)
- different choices of material for the reed plates and reeds (phosphor
bronze)

Just dreamin' - sorry

Tom (Berne)


> -----Original Message-----
> From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Chris Michalek
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 6:34 PM
> To: Garry Hodgson; Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] improving the harmonica
> 
> 
> I have actually seen and played the ultimate harmonica that 
> wasn't a filisko. Brad harrison was working with Suzuki to 
> get this thing made.  It was amazing and had everything I 
> think a modern harmonica should have....tooless and rivetless 
> reed replacement system, screwless covers and read plates.  
> It also has a very nice feel and shape, something along the 
> lines of a golden melody but different.  The reed plates had 
> very tight tolerances that gave the harmonica incredible 
> responsiveness out of the box.
> 
> Unfortunately Brad Harrison seems to have parachuted off the 
> planet AGAIN...
> 
> 
> 
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Garry Hodgson [mailto:garry@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 09:38 AM
> >To: Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [Harp-L] improving the harmonica
> >
> >> I pretty much came to the same conclusion(s) when I read 
> this. People
> >> talk about improving the harmonica. and what do we get? 
> Another clone  
> >> of the same old thing with a few changes that do NOTHING 
> to enhance  
> >> the harmonica. 
> >
> >so, along the lines of chris' "ultimate amp" question: what 
> would you 
> >have
> >liked to see in the press announcement.  or more 
> specifically, what would
> >you have read to make you think, "yes! somebody finally gets 
> it!", as far 
> >as improving the harmonica?
> >
> >a few random thoughts to get started:
> >
> >- smooth, rounded shape that fits the hand without harsh corners.
> >
> >- airtight, with covers that pop off for easy maintenance.
> >
> >- open back for better projection.
> >
> >...
> >
> >you might consider expanding you comments to span an entire product 
> >line:
> >
> >- all diatonic models available in several tunings, or several 
> >intonations
> >
> >- different levels of attention to detail (gapping, arcing, etc) for 
> >different price points
> >
> >----
> >Garry Hodgson, Senior Software Geek, AT&T CSO
> >
> >But I'm not giving in an inch to fear
> >'Cause I promised myself this year
> >I feel like I owe it...to someone.
> >
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