Re: [Harp-L] Bends Tonica Chromatic Review

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Chesper Nevins wrote:
> Michael and Slim,
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> Here's a close up picture of the bends Tonica 14 hole.
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> http://www.slidemeister.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=2518
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> This is probably nit picky.  But it looks like the backplate has the
> same kind of "tabs" the 270 has (over holes 2 and 13).   Do you think
> this will have to be filed down to be comfortable enough for regular
> playing?
>   
No, at least the one that I have (12-hole) is totally smooth, you can't 
feel a thing.
> I'm also curious - the clear plastic combs on Hering Special 48s often
> crack where the mouthpiece screws in.  Is this a similar kind of
> plastic, or is it much more substantial?
>   
No idea, I don't have a special 48. The Bends website says the comb is 
"crystal acrylic" -- I don't know anything about acrylics, maybe someone 
else does...

http://www.bends.com.br/produtos/produtos.php?COD_SUBCATEGORIA=2&COD_PRODUTO=22

I played this harmonica on the gig last night and really enjoyed it. 
I'll probably stick with it for a while and see how it goes...

- Slim.
> Thanks!
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