[Harp-L] ACE Chromatic New wood inserts by Tom Halchak at SPAH

Michael Rubin michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxx
Tue Jul 18 21:25:41 EDT 2017


Each insert covers 2 holes allowing theoretically to alter the tone every
third hole.

On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 8:22 PM Michael Rubin <
michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:

> Rick
> The Ace is a unique chromatic. Instead of a normal comb is has an open
> back that can or cannot be filled with comb inserts made theoretically of a
> variety of materials.
>
> On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 8:05 PM Rick Dempster <rickdempster33 at xxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Duh....sorry...what are "wood inserts" and where do they go? I'm a late
>> starter on chrom and the more I practise the more maintenance troubles
>> I have. If this improves the durability of the instrument, Im interested.
>> RD
>>
>> On 19 July 2017 at 06:28, Joseph Leone <3n037 at xxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> > If you have a vice and some various scrap metals. or in  my case teak
>> > flooring, around the house, you should be able to make these. They’re
>> not
>> > rocket anthropology.
>> > smo-joe     (who once told William Tell: “Aim a little higher”)lol
>> >
>> > > On Jul 18, 2017, at 3:43 PM, Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Wow, I didn’t think I could be surprised anew with respect to Hohner’s
>> > ability to do stupid stuff. After all the publicity about the choice
>> > between would and brass “Acoustic Coupling Elements”, to not even have
>> them
>> > in stock (not to mention that crazy price) seems to point to
>> incompetence.
>> > >
>> > > My question for you (Michael) is, did you try both types of elements
>> at
>> > SPAH and notice a big difference?
>> > >
>> > > I’ve yet to try an ACE, but I’ve heard nothing but raves from those
>> who
>> > have. On the other hand, I literally have too many chroms at this point,
>> > not intending to buy any more for a at least a bit...
>> > >
>> > > - Slim.
>> > >
>> > > www.SlimAndPenny.com
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> On Jul 18, 2017, at 11:21 AM, Michael Rubin <
>> > michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >> Correction, the harp costs $700.  Still expensive.
>> > >>
>> > >> On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Michael Rubin <
>> > >> michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>> I spent three salivating the ACE chromatic being heavily advertised.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I played it at SPAH 2016 with both brass and wood inserts.  It was a
>> > great
>> > >>> harp.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> The Hohner rep warned me the wood inserts would not be included iof
>> I
>> > >>> didn't buy right then.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> That would be okay, I thought.  How much more could they be?
>> > >>>
>> > >>> About 6 months ago I bought the ACE for $799, more than I have ever
>> > spent
>> > >>> on a chromatic.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> To its credit,  it plays and sounds wonderful.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> I contacted Hohner.  How much are the wood inserts.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> $150.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Shock.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> But we don't have any right now.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Oh.  When are you going to get some?
>> > >>>
>> > >>> No plans for the near future.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> To me, if I spend $700 on a harp, it should do my taxes.  Needless
>> to
>> > say,
>> > >>> I am frustrated with Hohner.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> If you or anyone you know has a similar story, I have good news.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Tom Halchak of Blue Moon Harmonicas is creating some wood inserts.
>> He
>> > >>> make use more than one type of wood.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> He is not going to make a large batch, but they should be available
>> for
>> > >>> sale at SPAH.  Of course, he ultimately would be able to do lots of
>> > >>> different types of woods and metals, if there was a demand.
>> > >>>
>> > >>> Thank you Tom!
>> > >>> Michael Rubin
>> > >>> michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx
>> > >>>
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>>
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