Barley Nectar
829 posts
Jun 15, 2015
9:51 PM
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Where do I buy reeds and rivets for Hohner harps? I'm in Pennsylvania USA. Thanks...BN
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SuperBee
2677 posts
Jun 16, 2015
4:58 AM
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I buy them from Germany BN, but I'm not sure if they'll sell to you in USA. This may be the first time I've felt bad for you guys regarding access to stuff. Maybe you could get someone in Europe to shop for you? I mean I'd do it for you but via Australia really is the long way around. Maybe hohner USA would supply if you asked in person?
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GMaj7
706 posts
Jun 16, 2015
5:05 AM
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This is the week link in DIY reed replacement.
Buying the reeds is not easy and donors don't always work.
It seems like when the experienced technicians bring this up, nothing but.. crickets.. It is almost like nobody believes us...
Hohner supposedly sells them.. but my past experiences with the online shop have not been smooth, although several have recently reported a more streamlined system.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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SuperBee
2678 posts
Jun 16, 2015
6:24 AM
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I think the problem with hohner reeds, if there still exists one, is only in North america. I have bought hundreds of reeds from hohner Germany. They sell in packs of 5 for 3.5 euro. Postage is about the same rate but takes up to 4 weeks for me to get them at that postage rate. Seydel also sell reeds quite reasonably but I have a tidy stock of used Seydel plates. I had a call from Seydel Germany tonight, about 7.30 pm. Now, hohner have never gone quite that far in order to help me! But they have been as helpful as I needed. Ps, Lars mentioned you as one of their 'top men' Greg
Last Edited by SuperBee on Jun 16, 2015 6:26 AM
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GMaj7
707 posts
Jun 16, 2015
7:26 AM
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To be fair to Hohner, selling individual reeds to the public can be a very expensive and cost draining endeavor. It simply drives up the price of harmonicas for everyone. In truth, it is a lose lose lose business practice as you spend a considerable amount of time, effort, and money on very small transactions and an extremely high maintenance customer base.
Seydel has figured out a way to do it and it is part of their customer service. Lars - the Seydel president - takes customer service seriously and I think it is neat that he contacted you SuperBee.
He's just a classy guy on top of being a brilliant and talented businessman. .. (Olympian, athlete, soccer player, field goal kicker and lover of fine beer.)
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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Barley Nectar
830 posts
Jun 16, 2015
7:29 AM
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Supe says... This may be the first time I've felt bad for you guys regarding access to stuff. LMAO...
Well I kind of got this impression. No parts means no repairs. I do have a bunch of old LO plates because that is what I mostly play. The problem there is that I tend to wear out the same reeds on the same keys. I have gotten to the point where the harps hold up for a good while but I am an aggressive player.
This question was the result of Richard Sleigh's new reed press. As a die hard DIYer, I love tools. Oh well. Thanks guys...Goose
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