Re: [Harp-L] Using valves on Hohner diatonics

[Matthew Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sjoeberg combs are a completely different animal with brass piping and 
venturi designs that require multiple CNC stages for one comb. I don't 
view him as cheating on me because I don't make something that complex 
(yet). They are $50+ each as well and most of my customers would 
probably not want to pay that.  There are some people that love them, 
some that do not think they make a difference and not worth the money.

I actually do use Sjoeberg combs in some of my customs as a special 
treat when I can get them (which is hard to do). I view it similarly as 
if I wanted a brass comb. I would have no problem if Mike bought from 
Chris Reynolds because I'm not interested in making brass combs. I have 
purchased brass combs from Chris in the past and they were gorgeous, I 
dont think anyone can do a better job than him.

Tom, If you are practicing your comedic skills you may want to stick to 
the day job! = )




On 10/3/2012 3:37 PM, Tom Halchak wrote:
> Mike:
> Given your recently created partnership with Hetrick, isn't extolling the virtues of Sjoeberg a little like telling your new bride what great lover your ex-girlfriend is?  Aren't you worried that Matt will be jealous?
>
> Sorry Mike.  I couldn't resist.
>
> Tom Halchak
> www.bluemoonharmonicas.com
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> On Oct 3, 2012, at 12:43 PM, Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> > Sjoeberg combs work perfect for this as they are milled with narrower tines on each side and have room for screws in place of rivets.  I haven't tried it yet, but I think PT valves will work in an aftermarket GM comb and possibly a Special 20...I am getting more valves as I only picked up enough to work on a few specific harps and then decided I wanted to try it on some of my harps after they were all used up, lol.  I might have a couple of long ones to cut down and experiment with, but am pretty busy this week and need to dig them out.
> >
> > On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 11:35:53 AM UTC-5, Tom Halchak wrote:
> > I've been reading with interest the thread about using valves on Hohner
> > diatonics.  The gist has been that the slots on the comb are too narrow for
> > valves.  With all the custom comb makers out there (including me), Has it
> > not occurred to anyone that a comb with thinner tines (i.e. wider slots)
> > could easily be made, thus accommodating a valve?  I'm always up for an
> > experiment.  If anyone is interested in a comb that might suit this purpose,
> > please feel free to email me.  Let's see what we can cook up.  It is very
> > easy for me to have laser cut acrylic combs made in small quantities.  And
> > when you sand and polish the acrylic combs, they look as good as the Corian
> > combs (my opinion).
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