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

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Winslow I'm unaware of any problems with the Hering reeds but I'm a a Diatonic player for the most part and do not put a lot of stress on the Chromatic's I own.
Certainly you would have more history on that.

Mike Wilbur

> On Oct 29, 2014, at 10:46 AM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> THis is great IF you like the sound of Hering reeds and if you don't mind their lack of durability. Herings in the past have been super responsive and very airtight, although the 14-hole Hering I acquired a couple of years ago was rather lacking in those desirable qualities.
> 
> Winslow
>  
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> From: Steve Molitor <stevemolitor@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Cc: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>; JON KIP <jon@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 11:30 AM
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] used chromatic hohner deluxe 270 ebay
> 
> 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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