Re: [Harp-L] Re: GM harps



The biggest one thing Hohner could do to improve overall tonality (my subjective opinion) and intonation, plus a serious improvement in the facilitation of OB/OD's, would be bringing back the yellow brass reeds that were used circa 1998. Just prior to switching to red brass. The milling was nice and smooth, and the profiles were perfect. These reeds, combined with skilled assembly and the close slot tolerances of modern production would make a very, very nicely received harmonica.


----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill" <bill.eborn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


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So Steve are there any plans to look after those people who like to play GMs a little better?

Apart from the equal temp tuning - which shouldn't be an issue for serious players, who will be fine tuning their instruments anyway. The depth of the GM is better for those people like me who seek more of a jazz tonality and therefore don't want open backs and would ideally prefer a slightly thicker guage plate, as in the MS Meisterclasse / Cross Harp. A GM deluxe with a comb like the crossover would be very nice

Thanks

Bill





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