Re: [Harp-L] Good chromatics for a beginner

[Matthew Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>]

Most out of the box chromatics (at lower price levels) have some leakage 
problems and make it hard to learn. Especially in my case with doing a 
lot of 3rd position. I recently tried the hohner 270 deluxe (not to be 
confused with regular 270) and it was a lot better, with an improved 
mouthpiece.

THEN, I got one of Dave Payne's optimized chromatics and I was REALLY 
impressed. Part of his custom work is that he takes the slide assembly 
apart and eliminates the leakage problems. 2nd, he upgrades the mouth 
piece on it to the one used on the saxony. I found that I am not running 
out of air as much and the lower notes are a lot easier. I was so 
impressed, I started selling it for him:

http://www.hetrickharmonica.com/chromaticharmonica_p/elkchro.htm

Oh, and it is cheaper than the 270 deluxe

On 11/24/2012 6:58 AM, Sam Lyons wrote:
> I've been playing a diatonic (a Hohner Blues Harp) for nearly a year, and
> I'm looking to start learning to play chromatic. Are there any harmonicas
> you'd recommend, and any good books to learn with?
>
> Thanks,
> Sam.


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