[Harp-L] Re: GM harps

[HTownFess <Spschndr@xxxxxxx>]

Amen to bringing back the last generation of yellow brass.  If I
understand Steve Baker correctly, the reason Hohner developed the
current alloy/profile/milling was to get reeds that never, ever break
off and expose the company to liability suits.  I understand their
concern; the result, however, is harmonicas that some people never,
ever want to buy again.

Hohner ought to bring back the last yellow brass reed type, and try
tuning it with something other than a diagonal slash at the base if
they want to cut down on catastrophic failures.  Easy for me to say, I
know, but I can spare two cents from what I spend to buy other brands
now.

Stephen Schneider


On Mar 7, 1:52 pm, "Joe Spiers" <joemo...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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.
>
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