When the original MK Diatonics came out that had 5 screws fastening the
plate. When the design went to 3 screws, that's when it all went down hill
for me.......waaaaaaay too leaky and inconsistent, I say bring back the 2
extra screws!,-) But I haven't rfeally been up on the newer MK's are they
still 3 screw plates??
rob paparozzi
----- Original Message -----
From: "fjm" <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Meisterklasse
Mr. Gazell writes:
> The problem your referring to is when you try to fit a non-chromed reed
plate to the aluminum comb which will cause the comb to flake because of
dis-similar metals (brass and aluminum.)
Brilliant, this is the first time I've ever seen an explanation for why
Hohner chromed the MK plates. That makes total sense. I hated the MK
harmonicas because they were so difficult to hold onto for me. They
used the same layout plates as the Marine Bands but the total harmonica
was a lot smaller. I also had trouble with the one and only example I
ever had, it would kill the 4 draw almost immediately. I bothered to
get it fixed maybe 3 times then I gave up. It might be my playing was
too aggressive for that particular level of airtightness. I've still
got that harmonica and it has a working set of reeds in it, I'll have to
drag it out and give it a try and see if I've improved to the point I'm
read for the handmade MK. I'm always late to the party. fjm
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