[Harp-L] comb material

[Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I can hear a difference in comb material on the intonation of chords;  
chromed brass and wood are more forgiving than plastic, but the  
difference is ONLY in my head.  When I record the  different combs, I  
can not tell the difference.  This is because the microphone is not in  
my head and each mic colors the sound as does the speakers.  The  
difference between combs is so slight, but the difference between  
mics, speakers and rooms is big, big, big.

Unless you play acoustically and alone in your own room only, then  
combs and covers are not important.  Mics, amps and speakers will  
color your sound much more, not to mention EQ.  And I think I am the  
only harmonica player that plays with out any amplification in concert  
situations.

BTW, I have had CBH 2016's made of solid chromed brass, wood covers,  
you name it and I still play the plastic CBH because it is lighter and  
cheaper and in the final recording or on stage, you can not tell the  
difference.

Harmonically yours,

Robert
http://www.robertbonfiglio.com