[Harp-L] Hole spacing standard for types of harmonicas?

[Robert Hale]

In 10-hole diatonics, I would say the spacing is the same, like studs in a
wall at 16-inch centers. However, the Lee Oskar harps have holes larger
than Hohners, but thinner dividers between them. I like that because it's
more air to the reeds. Easier playing, I guess, and more reed tone volume.

When 10-hole diatonic harmonicas began around 1840, hole spacing was
limited by the wood comb and its tendency to warp when wet. Lee Oskar and
other plastic combs can now offer thinner dividers between holes, and
therefore larger holes.

Maybe that helps your search.

Robert Hale
Serious Honkage in Arizona
youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
Robert at xxxxx

On Wed, Jun 26, 2019 at 9:01 PM Hellerman, Steven L. <
shellerman at xxxxx> wrote:

> Lee Oskars are definitely spaced different than Hohners. That's all I got.
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> Hello, I'm wondering if hole spacing has ever been standardized, or maybe
> within one brand? I'm into bass harmonicas at the moment, and have the
> Hwang double bass. I also have the Swan Senior bass which has one reed per
> channel instead of two. The spacing on the Swan is wider than on the Hwang.
> Will the spacing be the same for the Suzuki or Hohner basses vs. the Hwang?
> How about other types of harmonicas? Some have the rounded holes, so the
> combs are different there.
> Matthew
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