Tom585
161 posts
Sep 04, 2024
9:04 AM
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I've been using an old Hohner Echo harmonica recently, mostly to mimic the accordion sound in zydeco songs. I've had the echo for a long time but used it sparingly.
I would like to use an echo more often so I am looking for advice on buying some more. I have the kind that contain slightly sharp and slightly flat reeds, which I like. It's tuned sort of like Richter tuning.
Any recommendations?
Tom
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WinslowYerxa
1802 posts
Sep 07, 2024
8:53 AM
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Hohner only makes the double-sided echo anymore in a C/G combo. But they make single ones in all keys.
Seydel also makes two models, the Skydiver (Asian pseudo-solo tuning) and the Sailor (German tuning, the one you call Richter).
Most Asian models are in Asian tuning and have a drier tremolo (slower beating) that the German ones.
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Tom585
162 posts
Sep 09, 2024
6:15 AM
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Thanks, Winslow.
Can I ask for your opinion on the octave tune tremolo vs. the slightly sharp/flat tuned tremolo harmonicas? I've never played the octave tuned ones. Is one louder? What is the difference in how they sound?
I appreciate your input!
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