Re: [Harp-L] opened up cover plates?

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Phil the slots in the Rocket are substantial.
Still doesn't explain the cost over the standard Special 20 but although I only owned one
SP 20 ( gave it to a friend )

I tried one Rocket and was pleasantly surprised .....bought several more.

I always return to my Golden Melody's, but really like the larger note holes in the Comb of the Rocket and the protruding Plastic Comb is easier on my Sun Beat O'L lips.

Mike Wilbur


On Mar 23, 2014, at 10:35 AM, philharpn@xxxxxxx wrote:

> I don't have a Rocket and even with the Crossover and Thunderbird, the open ends look like shadows from most photos I've seen on line. You practically have to have one in your hands to see the side slotes.
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> From: Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: philharpn <philharpn@xxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Sun, Mar 23, 2014 10:22 am
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] opened up cover plates?
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> Phil
> Hohner's new " Rocket" /SP 20 has open sides and expanded/ open back cover 
> plates also.
> I'm sure it is louder that the standard SP 20......I think :)
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> > I was waiting for someone to bring up the role of opened up cover plates in 
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> > I was surprised at how loud my new (and only) key of C Seydel Noble is. The 
> Seydel Noble, which has  slots in both ends of both cover plates and an open 
> back design on the covers. These  features first showed up on customized 
> harmonicas  and now are standard equipment  on several upscale harps like the 
> Hohner Crossover and Thunderbird.
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> > What about volume when it comes to opened up covers? Again, it probably 
> doesn't make any difference what metal the covers are made of, just that that 
> the sides are cut out and backs opened up.
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> > We all know that nobody has been able to discern any difference  between 
> materials for combs other than weight or taste (love the taste of wood). The 
> cover material ought to make about the same difference in sound as the combs. 
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> > There was some interest in wood covers several years ago -- but I'm sure I 
> bought one. But I haven't been able to find it. I once had a student who had a 
> metal allergy (nickel?). Plastic covers like on the Hohner Piedmont and gum ball 
> jars would solve this. Maybe also chrome or stainless steel covers. And the wood 
> covers -- which have apparently disappeared from the market.
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