ampeg
1 post
Jan 20, 2014
11:13 AM
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My valved suzuki promaster has the protruding reed plate, which hurts lower lip. I changed to a suzuki bluesmaster comb now it doesn't sound as good,less volume etc.Is there a better solution? I just ordered a seydel session recessed comb harmonica for this reason> thank you
Last Edited by ampeg on Jan 20, 2014 12:42 PM
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ampeg
2 posts
Jan 20, 2014
11:15 AM
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Last Edited by ampeg on Jan 20, 2014 12:41 PM
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arzajac
1258 posts
Jan 20, 2014
11:28 AM
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Hello ampeg. I was answering an email about this just this weekend, but the email address provided was wrong - my message couldn't go through... Maybe it's you?
The "recessed" type comb can change the tone and the response of the instrument somewhat.
You can increase the comfort of the "sandwich-type" comb by using one with rounded tines as well as having oval-shaped screw holes. That way, you can position the reed plates further back so that your mouth is more in contact with the tines than the reed plate "rails".
You can smoothen brass reed plates, too. Promaster reedplates are pretty smooth, though, so that alone may not be the solution you are looking for.
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jiceblues
254 posts
Jan 20, 2014
11:31 AM
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You can order an custom comb for your promaster .The reedplates won't protude anymore .If you want bright and powerful tone ,get a corian or aluminium comb rather than a bamboo one .
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jiceblues
255 posts
Jan 20, 2014
11:34 AM
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Arzajac offers combs for Suzuki .I have one of his combs on a BH .Very good comb .
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ampeg
3 posts
Jan 20, 2014
12:38 PM
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Thank you for the quick response. I'm sorry to have been away from my computer. That was me Arzajac , I must have screwed up . Anyway, are you saying that using the bluesmaster recessed comb is different than the Arzajac comb.that is also recessed etc.?
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arzajac
1259 posts
Jan 20, 2014
12:41 PM
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ampeg - I only make sandwich-type combs.
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ampeg
4 posts
Jan 20, 2014
12:45 PM
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Thank you arzajac .As you can tell I'm new to the forum , gotta love harmonicas...Thank you again
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nacoran
7506 posts
Jan 20, 2014
1:42 PM
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The only company I know off the top of my head that makes aftermarket recessed combs is Bluexlab.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BLUEXLAB/154586844507
It's a shame. I kind of like the Turboharp lids, but they only work with recessed combs. I have had problems with recessed combs chipping over time. I doubt that would be a problem on a Bluexlab comb, since they are metal.
The front lip issue has bugged me on harps too, but not on all harps. It bugs me on MB's, Blues Harps and GM's, but it doesn't bug me on any of the Seydel's I've tried, or any harp that has had work done on it's reed plates (rounding).
For pure comfort, both on the lips and in the hand, I find a heavy comb, full length cover and rounded tines are my preferences, rounded ends are nice too, although that can involve more dramatic work on the reed plate than just light sandpapering. On a sanded reed plate, I haven't noticed any difference in comfort compared to a recessed comb.
Arzajac makes very nice sandwich combs. I think the reason most people stay away from recessed comb manufacture is they are easy to make using an injection molder, but a real pain in the butt using CNC. You'd have to start with a thicker piece of material and do a lot more cutting. I've noticed reeds for recessed harps, like the Sp20, don't switch over to sandwich combs as well. They don't have that front groove and that makes them prone to sliding, especially with adjustable hole combs (even if adjustable hole combs are great with MB style reed plates that do have that ridge.)
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jiceblues
256 posts
Jan 20, 2014
1:58 PM
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I agree with nacoran , Seydel 1847 are OK for lip comfort .
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