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jonlaing
280 posts
Jul 06, 2011
2:14 PM
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cool concept, but I'm pretty sure a harmonica made out of ABS plastic would sound like pure ass. I don't think the same concept would work with metal parts, but I could be wrong. Hey, maybe they'll make a harmonica making machine just like that, and Harrison will finally be able to keep up with demand.
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nacoran
4291 posts
Jul 06, 2011
4:43 PM
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Magnus used to make all plastic harmonicas! I've got a couple of them sitting in a drawer waiting to get cleaned up (a Royal too). I got them off eBay so I've been too afraid to put them in my mouth. Magnus also made reed organs. I normal harmonica is made with around 50 parts- 20 reeds, 20 rivets, 2 reed plates, 2 covers, 1 comb, and a handful of nails or screws and bolts. The Magnus is made from 5 parts- 2 covers, 2 reedplates (all reeds part of the same piece) and a comb!
3D printers aren't just for plastic though. Essentially some of the same technology is used in the microprocessor industry. You could use the technology to measure reeds down to a couple atoms. Of course, you'd need to repurpose a billion dollar fab plant.
Combs on the other hand might be much closer to being doable, and unusual shapes like built in mouthpieces would be easier than in conventional production.
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