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

[Steve Molitor <stevemolitor@xxxxxxxxx>]

Good to know about the Hering combs.

Just in case I wasn't clear, the Discovery comb didn't require any mods
with the 270 deluxe; I just chose to sand it and remove the backing plate.
But that's not necessary.

On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 1:28 PM, Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Oct 26, 2014, at 9:40 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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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.
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