Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Koch Chromatic unvalved harmonica

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I have a C and a G.  I also think theyr do not play well.  However, I
think if you like to collect interesting harps to show your friends,
it is a great one!
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On 2/13/10, AC <ac4music@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The Koch Chromatic needs to be half valved to help with the air flow issue.
> As it comes out of the box it is very leaky good for a practice harmonica
> but not much else. Great idea, though...
>
>
> AC
>
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>
> In a message dated 13/02/2010 23:48:42 Malay Peninsula Standard Time,
> bluesmandan@xxxxxxx writes:
>
> <<  Has anyone played the Hohner Koch Chromatic? >>
> I have two of them. They are both VERY LEAKY, and were a disappointment to
> me. I bought the second one, because I thought #1 was a "Friday Afternoon"
> harmonica... They both lack volume and are most unresponsive.
>
> But I've owned mine for many years. Perhaps Hohner are building them better
>  these days?
>
> The idea is excellent though. Perhaps a good harp tech could make them play
>  better.
>
> John "Whiteboy" Walden
> Cebu City
> Philippines
>
> _www.johnwalden.com_ (http://www.johnwalden.com/)
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