re-tune?

[polarbear]

Not sure if this has been asked before,but  does anyone know if Seydel will re tune a used harmonica....ie from 'C' to orchestra tuning?.............Tim

[Sean]

I think that's such a big change you'd basically need all new reeds.  If you were starting with a chrome in the key of G it might work, but C is pretty far away.

Seydel does sell custom reed plates for the deluxe.  That's cheaper than buying a whole new chrome.

[polarbear]

Thanks, Sean   , I've heard a lot about orchestra tuning on this site and was wondering if it were possible to re tune but what do I know!!.....being a rookie!!and all!   thanks for the advice...maybe i'll save my nickles and dimes and buy a new one ! if the boss (WIFE) doesn't find out !!!!...............Tim

[robertpcoble]

Not sure if this has been asked before,but  does anyone know if Seydel will re tune a used harmonica....ie from 'C' to orchestra tuning?.............Tim

I don't think Seydel will do it directly but contact Rupert Oysler (Seydel USA) to make sure.

There are a couple of techs on this list that will do it for you: Gary Lehmann and David Payne. Both are superb technicians and will do it right.

Regards,
Crazy Bob

[Gnarly He Man]

Once again I am mentioned in the same breath as a Big Time Operator--
Tuning a C harp down a perfect fourth is an imperfect way to go.
Pretty straightforward from a G however . . .

[Danny G]

Tim,
Tuning down a perfect fourth is an imperfect way to go (imperfect meaning difficult and very time consuming) but it's not impossible.
Ordering a new set of reedplates for the Chromatic Deluxe and having them configured to Orchestra tuning would cost you $159.95
Ordering a new Chromatic Deluxe and having it configured to Orchestra tuning would cost you $199.95
My advice would be to spend the extra $40 "Happiness is a New Harmonica

[m.marino]

Danny G is on the money on this and the cost of re-tuning might in reality cost you more then getting it new.

Michael

[roady43]

Retuning none of the brands would ever consider to do or to offer. Not even exchanging the entire reeds of an old reedplate. This would be much too time consuming and much more expensive than just buying new reedplates. I only retune reeds that do NOT exist originally in the desired correct pitch. Taking fabric new (raw) reeds in the key of demand always is the preferred way to go...


roady43

[polarbear]

Thanks everyone for the good advice ," there is wisdom in the council of many" ....... I'll probably  take Danny's advice and just buy a new one !   ......Tim.

[A.J.Fedor]

I like the way Tim talks!
 
@ge