rurik44
1 post
Jan 09, 2012
12:18 PM
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Beeing an intermediate lipblocking player I have more and more switched to TB. I have mostly played Promaster, which I do like, size, " mouth-feeling ", tone etc. BUT especially when doing glissandos I feel that the comb (partitions ) is pretty rough against my tongue causing salivation reflexively. This problem does not occur when playing Lee Oskar or another plastic combed harp. I`would rather not give up my Promaster, but..
Promaster-players, do You recognize Yourselves? How did You manage the problem?
Thanks for Your tips and advice!
Last Edited by on Jan 09, 2012 12:24 PM
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rurik44
2 posts
Jan 09, 2012
12:27 PM
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TB and Suzuki Promaster
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jim
1129 posts
Jan 09, 2012
12:42 PM
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metal combs have a chemical reaction with your saliva, the reedplates, and the covers.
Basically, you have Cu + Ni in any harmonica.
A metal comb like on the promaster adds "Al" to the combination, making it electrolytic.
Some feel it, some don't.
The reason why I never play aluminum combs.
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snakes
656 posts
Jan 09, 2012
3:24 PM
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If you like the Promaster you should try the Fire Breath. It is a very nice rosewood comb and a superior tone. My gig set is all Fire Breath's for what that is worth.
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jim
1130 posts
Jan 09, 2012
6:02 PM
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.. and then again - if you have allergy to rosewood :-D
LOOL
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STME58
61 posts
Jan 09, 2012
7:03 PM
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I have a Promaster and a Hammond, which is basically the same except for the balck annodize on the comb and black lacquer on the cover plates. I notice the electrolitic reaction on the Promaster but not on the Hammond. I don't know why the difference iunless the promaster comb is not annodized. I would expect it to be clear annodized after machining but, maybe not.
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nacoran
5087 posts
Jan 09, 2012
8:14 PM
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Whew. I thought this was going to be another germ thread.
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jim
1131 posts
Jan 10, 2012
3:17 AM
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Promaster, Hohner Meisterklasse, Seydel Favorte are all anodized aluminum.
All have the same problem
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rurik44
3 posts
Jan 10, 2012
6:41 AM
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Thank You for Your replies, BUT I thought the rough-sensations of my tongue were more due to physical reasons,i.e.straight angular partitions between the holes and ,maybe, too much tongue pressure against the comb.
Seydel session steel? Manji?? Others???
Or corian comb with rounded partitions adjusted to Promaster reedplates?(any customizer out there doing that ????
Last Edited by on Jan 10, 2012 6:41 AM
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hvyj
2058 posts
Jan 10, 2012
10:45 AM
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Hetrick makes corian combs for ProMasters. Personally, I'm not all that wild about corian in general. But the Hetrick corian combs are really nice, although they do NOT have rounded tines.
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