Subject: [Harp-L] Chrometta

[EGS1217@xxxxxxx]

I don't like the Chrometta line at all...don't play the 8 and 12 I  own.... 
but know several people on Slidemeister who absolutely won't play  anything 
else.  Look for Alliax's videos on YouTube (he's also on  Slidemeister), who 
plays everything on (I believe) a 12 or 14 hole chrometta (I  forget which). It is 
true that the 8 is pocket sized, but I use my 10-hole old  Hohner chromonica 
for that purpose, wood body (intact despite its age) and  all.
 
I find the chrometta mouthpiece holes too big for me...much preferring the  
CX-12 line (for a mostly plastic chromatic).  I just like the sound of  them so 
much more, the ease of cleaning, and the fat button with the very  short 
throw.
 
You might consider taking this question to a predominantly chromatic  site.  
You'll get far more responses, feedback and insight about the  instrument: 
ease of playing, repair, etc.
 
Elizabeth
 
Message: 6
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:01 +1000
From: "Rick  Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L]  Chrometta
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I was wondering if anyone would like to offer some  advice on the Hohner 
'Chrometta' line, particularly the Chrometta 8. But for  that matter, I'm looking 
for a small 'pocket' chromatic, so I can conveniently  carry a chrom on my 
person the way I have always done with diatonics. 
I seem  to recall some negative comments about the Chrometta.  
Thanks,
RD




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