Re: [Harp-L] Smaller profile chromatic for easier octaves?

[David Payne <dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Brings to mind something my grandpa used to say someone marrying somebody younger.
"She'll get older."
So will your mouth get bigger. Im guessing you've just come over from diatonic.
My mouth isn't that big either- but it really doesn't have to be open that far.
A thicker round hole mouthpiece might help. It helps me because I can push the harmonica farther in. 
I do sell Seydels with a roundhole mouthpiece - modification on chromatic Deluxe and the Saxony... But truth is, a Hering 12-hole mouthpiece will fit the 270 you already have (you will need the longer Hering screws) my D 270 has one. It's got all of the "pimp my horn" options.

David 
www.elkriverharmonicas.com

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On Jun 4, 2012, at 1:04, Dan Hazen <bluesmandan76@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi all. I have a tough time playing octaves on a standard chromatic (Hohner
> 270). Are there any with a smaller profile, and closer hole spacing? Tongue
> blocking those three holes and hitting the octaves is really really awkward
> for me. My mouth just ain't that big.
> Thanks
> Dan