Estragon
17 posts
Nov 19, 2016
8:50 AM
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Hi I've been admiring the Blue Moon Brass Marine Band combs and have considered giving one a try.
Can anyone tell me the weight in grams - didn't see the info on the site (I may have missed it).
Also, do you know if anyone is selling these in the UK or will I need to order from across the pond?
Thanks in advance!
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Reever Sorio
12 posts
Nov 19, 2016
11:51 AM
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I weighed a Blue Moon double reed plate Special 20 with an anodized aluminum comb 105grams. I would offer that a brass comb alone would be between 70-85g.
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Steve Harvell
215 posts
Nov 19, 2016
12:19 PM
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I do not have anything to weigh the comb with but I will say that it is (Blue Moon Brass Comb) my favorite out of MANY harmonicas and various combs..Mine has (A) Special 20 reed plates and it is like driving a Italian sports car..very responsive and perfect in every way for my style of playing :)
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hvyj
3175 posts
Nov 19, 2016
4:38 PM
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Brass combs are MUCH heavier than aluminum combs and they sound brighter than aluminum combs do.
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florida-trader
1027 posts
Nov 19, 2016
9:29 PM
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Here you go.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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Estragon
18 posts
Nov 20, 2016
12:03 AM
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Thank you!
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Philosofy
778 posts
Nov 20, 2016
8:11 AM
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Some years ago I made my own sets of brass combs. They're not as pretty as Blue Moon's or Chris Reynolds', but I like them. One thing about them: they are HEAVY as a set. Like, my Seydel harp bag that holds 12 harps weighs 5 pounds. I made a beautiful customized harp case (like the ones Slim used to make), and, while a traditional harp stays in the slots just fine, the brass ones fall out due to their weight. I put a lot of time, effort, and love making my brass combs, but there are practical drawbacks. On the other hand, if you get in a bar fight, one in each fist packs a wallop!
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