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Swan 1248 chromatic harmonica?
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rogonzab
634 posts
Dec 22, 2014
12:00 PM
Hi,

In 2015 I wan to learn to play a Chromatic harmonica. In my country, these are the cheapeast (same price than a MB type of harp), and the more "pro" models from hohner (no suzuki chroms over here) are way to much for me right now (5x the price of a MB type of harp)

Any of you has played this model? any recomendation?


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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.

Last Edited by rogonzab on Dec 22, 2014 12:01 PM
Meaux Jeaux
26 posts
Dec 22, 2014
12:07 PM
While I don't own any Swan Harmonicas Chromatic or otherwise, I have seen several posts from people
who have purchased the Swan Chromatics at entry level
low $ and are quite satisfied. I don't know of the availability in your part of the world but HERING a
Brazilian manufacturer puts out several chromatics
that may be in your price range.
Pete
Piro39
75 posts
Dec 22, 2014
5:50 PM
I have two, a SW1248-6 and a 1248-7 with ROUND MOUTHPIECES. They are fairly well made, I was surprised.They are similar to Suzukis. My one complaint about them is they are softer than the other brands and if you play through an amp they sound good. I own about 28 chromatic so I could make a good comparison The slide mechanism is very smooth on the models with the round mouthpiece and it is a one piece system with the slide fitting into the mp channel similar to a Hohner Super 64. They also have very good valves much better than Hohner's I wouldn't recommend their less expensive models and I would only purchase one through The Swan Music site in Colorado. If you are a member of Slidemeister there is a way of getting a 10% discount.I don't think you can get parts for them which might be a problem in the future. I have no affiliation with Swan harmonicas or the Swann Music Store, I'm just reporting my experience and I think it's a great chromatic to start out with.
Fishlips
29 posts
Dec 22, 2014
9:47 PM
I bought a Swan chromatic several months ago for the same purpose-- as an affordable starter chromatic, largely for 3rd position blues. I have to admit that I have no standard of comparison, other than the various diatonics I play (Crossover, Thunderbird, Marine Band, Sp 20s, etc.). The harp seems to have a decent and consistent sound, smooth slide action to the small extent I've used it, and is easy to play. I'm very happy with it for the price.


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