RE: [Harp-L] MBD reedplate protrusion was:Quality & price discussion

[Michael Peloquin <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> >
> > I know some people have a problem with the issue of the reed plates
> > protruding beyond the covers, but it's very easily fixed. If it's the
> > protusion rather than the edges of the plates which bothers you, as your
> > remarks would suggest, why not try loosening the reed plate screws and
> > pushing the comb further forward so that the edges of the plates don't
> > protrude so far, then tighten the reed plate screws again. That's what I do,
> > anyway, hope it helps,
> >
I have to ask-- why are MB Deluxes not assembled this way in the first place? If Hohner had any negative feedback concerning this why wouldn't they just change the assembly specifications? I can't believe that the majority of players prefer this or even that anyone does. Isn't this instrument supposed to be a better MB? Why should players that shell out the cash be required to adjust this harmonica for the factory, do they not pay Gretchen enough?


Michael Peloquin
http://harpsax.com
http://myspace.com/peloquinharpsax