harpoon_man
84 posts
Dec 25, 2014
4:38 PM
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Last week, I got a clear anodized aluminum Special 20 comb from Blue Moon Harmonicas as a birthday gift. I put it on my D SP20 that already had gloss black Blue Moon cover plates. The result is several steps up from a stock SP20. It's hard to understand without actually seeing one in person, but the aluminum comb is a beautifully machined piece of hardware, and in conjunction with the powder coated cover plates, it looks amazing. It also feels amazingly comfortable to play as there is not a sharp edge or rough surface anywhere on the harp. As for function, the aluminum comb surface is plenty flat where it meets up with the reedplates, and I could feel the contact vacuum that was created when I set the reedplates down in there. The harp plays great, and sounds more lively/substantial vs. the stock comb.
Congrats to Tom on his excellent work developing this comb - I will be ordering more!
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HarveyHarp
622 posts
Dec 27, 2014
9:03 PM
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I second all that.
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HarveyHarp
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Todd Parrott
1279 posts
Jan 05, 2015
7:13 PM
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Not taking away from any of Tom's other products, but these Special 20 combs are really nice, and are my favorite combs from Blue Moon. To appreciate the true beauty of them, you must open the backs of the cover plates. This really shows off the comb. The nuclear lime, cobalt blue and seaweed bay are my favorites so far.
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florida-trader
585 posts
Jan 06, 2015
12:41 PM
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Thank you Rusty, Harvey and Todd. Here are a few pictures of a set of custom Special 20’s I shipped yesterday. They all have Fancy Acrylic combs with the backs wide open and cover braces.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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joshnat
229 posts
Jan 07, 2015
7:20 AM
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Hey Tom, are the rear cover supports available for sale? I'm using your combs on most of my SP20's and I've also got the covers opened. No crushing yet, but I like the idea of the supports.
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florida-trader
590 posts
Jan 07, 2015
5:07 PM
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Josh - I'll send you some. No charge. Super easy to install. Helps if you have a 2-56 tap but not absolutely necessary.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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joshnat
230 posts
Jan 08, 2015
11:55 AM
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Thanks Tom! I'm going to order a few more combs soon. Maybe you can throw them in that order.
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Gnarly
1205 posts
Jan 08, 2015
1:16 PM
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Will Turbolids fit on these combs?
Last Edited by Gnarly on Jan 08, 2015 1:16 PM
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Destin
100 posts
Jan 08, 2015
6:46 PM
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Man hose combs look good
One of these day...
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florida-trader
591 posts
Jan 09, 2015
6:40 AM
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Gary: I have no idea whether or not Turbolids will fit on my combs. I have never owned one or even seen one up close and personal. However, assuming they fit on stock Special 20 combs, I see no reason why they they wouldn't fit a Blue Moon comb.
A440 and Destin - Thanks for the love.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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HarveyHarp
628 posts
Jan 09, 2015
7:34 AM
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Destin, if you come to the Harmonica Club meeting on Wednesday, I have a couple that you can see in person already mounted, including the one that Deak tested.
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HarveyHarp
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nacoran
8206 posts
Jan 09, 2015
12:58 PM
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Tom, if you took a measurement of the comb, length plus width what would it be? The one issue with a Turbolid is that it snaps together, so if your comb is thicker or longer it might not quite fit.
http://www.turboharp.com/accessories-1/turbolids/tha-01-turbolid.html?options=cart
If you look at the close-up of how they go together you could probably figure out if it will fit. Or, if you'd like, email me your mailing address and I'll sterilize and send you one in the interest of science and curiosity. :)
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florida-trader
594 posts
Jan 09, 2015
2:26 PM
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Nate. I accept your offer. My address is P.O. Box 14401 Clearwater, FL 33766
The interior dimensions of my comb are identical to the Special 20 reed plates + a couple 1000ths of an inch just you can get them in and out easily. That's pretty much the same as the dimensions of the stock SP20 comb. My combs are the same thickness as a stock SP20 comb. The lip around the edge of my comb is 26/1000ths" thicker than stock.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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nacoran
8211 posts
Jan 09, 2015
4:17 PM
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Okay. I'll get that in the mail tomorrow or Monday. :)
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Steve Harvell
182 posts
Jan 09, 2015
9:57 PM
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I just tried to fit a "Turbo Lid" onto a Blue Moon Brass Comb but it was just a bit too long and thick. I was finally able to fit 1/2 of the Turbo on but it was to thick for the other half to snap, and I REALLY pressed them hard. But I love the Blue Moon Brass Comb just the way it is with the Special 20 covers...... :)
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Gnarly
1207 posts
Jan 09, 2015
9:59 PM
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Bummer, but not a deal breaker--
Thanks Steve . . .
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