Re: [Harp-L] Re: GM harps

["Joe Spiers" <joemopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The biggest one thing Hohner could do to improve overall tonality (my 
subjective opinion) and intonation, plus a serious improvement in the 
facilitation of OB/OD's, would be bringing back the yellow brass reeds that 
were used circa 1998. Just prior to switching to red brass. The milling was 
nice and smooth, and the profiles were perfect. These reeds, combined with 
skilled assembly and the close slot tolerances of modern production would 
make a very, very nicely received harmonica.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill" <bill.eborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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> So Steve are there any plans to look after those people who like to play 
> GMs a little better?
>
> Apart from the equal temp tuning - which shouldn't be an issue for serious 
> players, who will be fine tuning their instruments anyway.  The depth of 
> the GM is better for those people like me who seek more of a jazz tonality 
> and therefore don't want open backs and would ideally prefer a slightly 
> thicker guage plate, as in the MS Meisterclasse / Cross Harp.  A GM deluxe 
> with a comb like the crossover would be very nice
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill