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The perfect harmonica at a reasonable price

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gtfossum:

--- Quote from: roady43 on April 21, 2012, 02:12:43 PM ---
The new Hohner Discovery 48 will be your choice mostlikely...

roady43

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Yes, definitely, with some modifications as I have already described in this thread: http://www.slidemeister.com/forums/index.php?topic=6764.msg79844#msg79844

gtfossum:

--- Quote from: Grizzly on April 21, 2012, 03:02:42 PM ---gtfossum, you're describing a CX 12 Gold. Unfortunately, they can't be converted to left hand playing. :(

Tom

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I've never liked the concept, but, yes, I realize that the CX-12 is close to what I'm describing. Unfortunately the CX-12 is a little too modern for my taste. I'm sure they are excellent instruments, I just don't like their look. I'm alowing myselv to be a little vain about this. Also the full covers is probably more about looks than sound. I want a harmonica that looks good. It makes me feel serious or just good about my selv. Boosts my self-esteem. Funny!

If I ever learn playing right handed may be I should try the CX-12? Or may be I should just do the impossible and rebuild it for left hand use? I did that with the SCX-48, although that wasn't really impossible. Far from it.

rusty:
My two cents.....

I personally dislike silver mouth pieces. I have several Sirius's and an SCX and prefer the non silver SCX by a long shot. Silver gets sticky quickly in my case. I don't know why. It also wears quickly. Perhaps it is just my chemistry?

I have a Meisterklasse and if I was to compare the tone to the Suzuki's, well get out the fire extinguisher. I prefer the tone of the Suzuki's when played acoustically, Clearer bell like tone and far nicer in the higher range. Better projection too. The Hohner has a more powerful low end it's true but it's high end is thin IMO.......HOWEVER (don't burn me yet please) I have to say that under a mic nothing beats the Meisterklasse except possably the even more expensive Amadeus or Silver Concerto (I never played the Silver and not the Amadeus on a mic). I would note that if your playing country music the Hohner does have a bit more "twang" in the tone and will blend better when playing background stuff. I also prefer the Meisterklasse mouthpiece

My suggestion
 
if you mostly going to play dry (no mic) then go Sirius 48 or 56 (better tone then the SCX out of the box)
if you play with a mic, it matters less but I still find that Meisterklasse so amazing

With so many good instruments are available these days, dont sweat this to much. Its the player not the instrument for the most part.

Related info, I use my SCX48 as my go anyplace everyday harmonica. It's built like a tank and sounds respectable in every situation. Mine has been tuned Bebop Orchestral and is a joy

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