Re: [Harp-L] used chromatic hohner deluxe 270 ebay

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

FYI
eBay had and may still have Hering plastic combs and reed plates that are a perfect 
Replacement for 270s at a very reasonable cost.
No mods were needed.

Mike Wilbur


> On Oct 28, 2014, at 2:18 PM, Steve Molitor <stevemolitor@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> I emailed Chris last month about a comb but he says he's out of the comb
> business for the time being.
> 
> However I've discovered (pun intended) that Discovery 48 combs work great
> with a 270 deluxe. I already had a Discovery 48 but if you order a plastic
> Discovery comb from the Hohner C shop they're $34.  You'll also need a
> slide spring ($5) and maybe the 2 screws to attach the mouthpiece to the
> comb (or maybe the screws comes included with the comb - ask Hohner).
> 
> I sanded the front of the comb and the 270 mouthpiece parts flat, and ,
> removed the backing plate.  That cuts down on leakage a bit.  The Discovery
> comb is recessed so you don't have to worry about lining up the plates with
> the MP.  Just screw them in.
> 
> Everything fits perfectly.  The 270 cover plate bolts are a bit short
> though - they work but the longer ones that come with the Discovery 48 are
> easier.
> 
> It sounds just like a 270 deluxe, but more airtight and I don't have to
> worry about the comb warping.
> 
> You could also go the other way and buy 270 deluxe MP and 270 plates and
> put them on a Discovery 48.
> 
> Steve
> 
>> On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM, JON KIP <jon@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>> There's a hohner deluxe 270 on ebay now for $99  used. In theory, a
>> possible great deal.
>> 
>> from a store called mobilepc_phones
>> 
>> I'm finally thinking that at 25+ of them, I've got enough for the rest of
>> what's passing for my "career", but am tempted.
>> 
>> It CAN be a great instrument to play. I do have a couple of duds, but, for
>> the most part, they are all pretty good, and better,  if you tinker a bit.
>> Adding one of Chris Reynolds' acrylic combs is helpful also.
>> 
>> It's all I ever play.... and, if you buy it I GUARANTEE that you will end
>> up sounding just like you.
>> 
>> if it's still there next week, I'll grab it for parts.
>> 
>> fyi
>> 
>> jk
>> 
>> 
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>> jk
>> 
>> The philosopher Socrates, discovered to his dismay that he was the
>> smartest person in Athens merely because he, and he alone, recognized how
>> ignorant he was.
>> http://jonkip.com
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