florida-trader
190 posts
Oct 07, 2012
12:08 PM
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From time to time I receive inquiries about whether or not I make combs for chromatic harmonicas. The answer (so far) has been "No". Historically, I have taken the lowest common denominator approach to choosing which combs to make. It only makes sense to make combs for the most popular models out of the most popular materials vs. some obscure model that very few people own.
So, with that in mind and staying consistent with my strategy, if I was to begin making combs for chromatics, which model and material would you suggest? These would be CNC machined regardless of the material. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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tmf714
1304 posts
Oct 07, 2012
12:38 PM
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Hohner 270/280 and Pre War 64-
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GMaj7
105 posts
Oct 07, 2012
1:21 PM
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What's a chromatic?
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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eharp
2005 posts
Oct 07, 2012
1:36 PM
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i agree with tmf.
but i would suggest 2 materials.
seeing how so many are being bought on ebay, this would clearly suggest that folks are trying to save money. and when saving money on used chromes on ebay, people are getting harps where there is a crack in th old wood comb.
thus the need for an inexpensive comb.
but, then, after folks get the feel of playing 3rd position on a chrome and realize it is a valuable tool in their gig case, they will want to move up to something more pricey and exotic.
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tmf714
1305 posts
Oct 07, 2012
1:52 PM
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I would vote for Corian or Acrylic material-Corian on the expensive side and Acrylic for the budget concious.
Last Edited by on Oct 07, 2012 1:53 PM
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florida-trader
191 posts
Oct 08, 2012
10:10 AM
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Thanks, and bump.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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