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



Just checked EBAY ....they have complete core's all you need is slide assembly and side plates
From 270 and for $100 buck you have a new Chromatic
You can buy reed plates only also.

Mike Wilbur
Chaser Key West
305-296-7201

> On Oct 28, 2014, at 2:30 PM, Steve Molitor <stevemolitor@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> >> http://jonkip.com
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