Re: [Harp-L] Koch Chromatic

[philharpn@xxxxxxx]

Again, it depends on what you want. 


If you simply want a Richter chromatic that doesn't leak, try the Hering.
 I have one in C somewhere. But as I recall, it is fully valved, meaning there is no A in the first octave. Not quite chromatic. Also, while having the note layout of the Richter, it has none of the draw bending access of the Richter layout because the valves/windsavers get in the way. But it will blow bend just like the standard solo tuned chromatic.



Also, if anybody wants a new slideharp, order one from Seydel that they will build to order -- in any key, half-valved and you're good to go.


And just to complicate matters, there is the issue of just tuning and equal temperament. Typically,  Richter harps are just tuned with the exception of the Golden Melody and Lee Oskar and (?s) and the solo tuned chromatic is equal temperament.










 






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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Koch Chromatic


There's the Hering Vintage 40--it's probably the best of the bunch. 
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Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 06:46:24 
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Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Koch Chromatic

Rockin Ron tells me Hohner discontinued the Slide Harp a year or so ago, so does 
that make the Koch the only Richter tuned "chromatic" harp left out there today?

 
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________________________________From: Chuck Linville <linvillec@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>To: 
harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:39 AMSubject: [Harp-L] Koch 
Chromatic
Hello all. I'm working on a Koch 10 hole chromatic. Any tips on reducing 
leakage? I did find that the slider is off to the right just a tad and needs to 
be tweaked in. I also hear a little "clicking" from what I presume are the 
windsavers on a couple of reeds. I'm not seeing any cracks in the comb, at least 
from the outside. Anything else I should be looking for? How about the slide 
itself? Are these generally lubricated with something? Thanks! -chuck