RE: [Harp-L] is there a cheap tremolo available in all keys NOT solo tuned

[Jim Fitting <jfitting@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

When I was in Ireland with Session Americana last month we played at a pub in Co. Wexford owned by John Murphy, whose father Phil Murphy was a highly regarded harmonica player in those parts back in the day. Well John plays the Tombo Tremolo harmonica as his main instrument. He sat in with us on the Tennessee Waltz that night and it sounded great. You can check out the band he has with his brother Pip (who also plays harmonica) at www.thetinsandwichband.com. It is of course all very traditional Irish music but the Tremolo harmonica sounds terrific in that setting. So yeah, as Tony says I would go for the higher quality Tombo model.Jim Fitting

> Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:11:04 +1100
> From: tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] is there a cheap tremolo available in all keys NOT solo tuned
> 
> Doug posted
> 
> "The subject line tells the story. I am looking for a model of tremolo that
> is available in all keys (or at least more than just C) that is not solo
> tuned. I need the blow reeds to layout like C-E-G-C-E-G-C-E-G-C and do not
> care about the draw reeds."
> 
> The Asian tremolos have this layout. More details at 
> http://www.tremoloharmonica.com
> 
> Tremolo lessons are at http://www.harmonicaacademy.com/categories/20101027
> 
> Like anything, you get what you pay for. The Chinese made Swan tremolos 
> are widely used. The top Japanese models, in particular the Suzuki 
> "Humming" model and the Tombo "Premium 21" are more expensive, and much 
> better. If possible, go for the latter. I believe they are available in 
> all keys, Google to find online retailers.
> 
> Tony Eyers
> Australia
> www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
> ...everyone plays
>