Advanced reed work
The Advanced reed work is a major upgrade from a stock harmonica. Players will experience smooth, effortless bends and overbends on holes 4-7, along with a noticeable boost in volume.
- Excellent tuning
- Enhanced volume
- Improved response on regular blow & draw notes
- Overblows on holes 4, 5, and 6
- Overdraw on hole 7
- Effortless bends (diatonic)
Technical specification
Here are some of the technical specifications for the Basic reed work.
Reed plate (diatonic)
The draw reed plate is flat-sanded for improved airtightness.
Reed plates
Reed slots are lightly embossed.
Tuning
Chromatic harmonicas are tuned to Equal Temperament, while Diatonic harmonicas use my custom compromised tuning, as shown in the chart below.
Reeds
Reed curvatures are precisely adjusted and refined.
Tuning
All of my custom diatonic harmonicas are Richter tuned to 442Hz with a compromised temperament. However, I can customize the tuning to your preferred temperament if needed. Most players find my compromised temperament works perfectly for them.
The Tuning in Cents
Blow | 0 | -5 | +2 | 0 | -5 | +2 | 0 | -5 | +2 | 0 | Cents |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Hole |
Draw | +4 | +2 | -1 | +4 | 0 | +6 | -1 | +4 | 0 | +6 | Cents |