Brendan Power
388 posts
Dec 08, 2013
4:20 PM
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X-Reed Harmonicas announce the new ExtraBend harp, with the most technologically advanced comb ever made for the 10 hole diatonic. See the video for photos and information:
Last Edited by Brendan Power on Dec 08, 2013 4:23 PM
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Sherwin
103 posts
Dec 08, 2013
7:28 PM
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Wow, that is amazing!
Congratulations
Michael
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JInx
677 posts
Dec 09, 2013
1:10 AM
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i bet some scott joplin would sound nice on that baby
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Brendan Power
389 posts
Dec 09, 2013
1:53 AM
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@Stevelegh: The Z1 comb is the real new thing with the ExtraBend. We use the SUB30 reedplates (fully embossed), but that is the only part from the stock SUB30 in the ExtraBend: everything else is our own: the Z1 comb, X-Reed OverValve plate on holes 1-6, coverplates.
So we offer it as a separate harp to our standard SUB30 upgrades. Details are here:
X-Reed Harmonicas ExtraBend Page
Last Edited by Brendan Power on Dec 09, 2013 1:55 AM
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Stevelegh
891 posts
Dec 09, 2013
10:52 AM
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Hi Brendan,
I was thinking about my SUB 30 with the brass comb. Whilst it plays really well, it weighs a ton, makes me walk with a limp when its in my pocket and I've successfully bludgeoned a few people to death with it. ;)
I was thinking that if I can swap the comb out for one that's even better, then that would be really cool.
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Brendan Power
390 posts
Dec 10, 2013
3:36 PM
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Hi Steve, we do offer to convert customers' stock SUB30s to an ExtraBend, so I guess we could work something out with yours.
It's a kind of special case, but if you want to discuss it, email: enquiries@x-reed.com
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Stevelegh
892 posts
Dec 11, 2013
12:49 AM
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Hi Brendan,
Thanks for the reply. I'll take a look at this in the new year after I've financed Christmas.
The Blue X brass comb is really beautiful and feels great on the lips, but it is very heavy. Not to derail, but I noticed you've pulled this option. Is there any reason for this?
I was considering speaking with you about an aluminium comb, but as these are now available, it may be another option with added extras, namely the 7-10 overvalves.
Speak soon.
Steve
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Brendan Power
391 posts
Dec 11, 2013
11:28 AM
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Hi Steve, we switched to chromed alloy for the BlueX comb as it is easier for Max to machine and get flat. Still looks the same, but lighter :-)
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