Barley Nectar
77 posts
Sep 26, 2013
8:16 PM
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I have a couple of older "Hering Blues" harps. These have chrome covers w/plastic comb. I bought them from FR Farrell so that tells you how old they are. They still play well and I like them. I see now they sell a "Black Blues". Is this the same harp w/ different covers? Are the reed plates the same as the ones I have? Thanks...BN
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Sep 29, 2013 8:34 AM
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barbequebob
2341 posts
Sep 27, 2013
8:41 AM
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They were around at the same time as the Hering Blues and the main differences when they first came out were that the cover plates had a black coating to darken the tone a bit and they were tuned ET.
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Barley Nectar
83 posts
Sep 29, 2013
8:37 AM
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OK, answer me this. Is there any Non-Hering reed plates that will fit the older Hering Blues comb and cover, with a little alteration? Thanks
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Barley Nectar
96 posts
Oct 02, 2013
2:18 PM
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Still looking for reed plates that can be made to work in the Hering Blues harmonica. Come on guys, I'm fairly handy. Would love to get something going here...BN
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Barley Nectar
117 posts
Oct 03, 2013
12:43 PM
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OK, I pulled out the used reedplate box and I think that the Hohner MS plates will work. The Hering covers do not set in the grove that is in the Hohner plate but I don't think that is a problem. Looks like all that needs to be done is drill the Hering hole pattern into the Hohner plate. The center hole may need relocated but I won't know till I try it. I need to get the correct drill bits at the tool store. NOT LOWES...BN
Last Edited by Barley Nectar on Oct 03, 2013 1:03 PM
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Todd Parrott
1159 posts
Oct 03, 2013
12:48 PM
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Wouldn't it be easier to just fit Hering cover plates on a Hohner or something else? Unless there's just something special about the Hering comb that you like....
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Barley Nectar
119 posts
Oct 03, 2013
1:10 PM
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Yes Todd, that would be easier. I do like the Herings feel and weight. The comb is thicker and the cover is heavier steel w/ better chrome. I have enough of these to make a compleate set if I can get some plates to work. I have a two drill presses and all kinds of tools. Yep, I'm weird and hard headed...LOL
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Pistolcat
528 posts
Oct 03, 2013
1:42 PM
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I played a Frankenharp a hobby customizer friend of mine made. It had a hetrick bamboo comb, SP20 ms plates and reeds and Heringe vintage harp cover plates. Very sweet pice of work. Love those brassy vintage harpcover plates.
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