Rocket/Special20 Reed Plates
Sat, 11/01/2014 - 19:52
Kinya,
Any word yet as to when Hohner will offer the "Rocket" reed plates?
I too am impressed with the new plates on the Rocket and would
like to retro-fit some Special20s.
Peter
Sun, 11/02/2014 - 12:45
#2
re: exceptions
Kinya,
To my eye (admittedly not so good, I wear tri-focals) the reed plates of the Rocket
appear to have closer tolerances and less aggressive tuning striations, is this right?
I never was that great at blocking the vents on the Marine Band when cupping
with a mic, so I prefer non-vented covers.
Best Regards, Peter
Mon, 11/03/2014 - 11:17
#3
Hi Peter
You do have a good
Hi Peter
You do have a good eye.
I found the later model Special 20s also had closer tolerances and less aggressive tuning striations.
Your Harpsmith.
Hello Peter,
With exception of a couple of new clearance holes, the Hohner Rocket reed plates are identical to the Special 20. So to install Rocket/SP20 reed plates onto your existing Special 20 combs, (with coverplates) will be a zero sum proposition.
On the flip side, if you retrofit your existing SP20 plates (why? .. maybe 'cause you customized them) onto a Rocket comb with Rocket cover plates ... then you will hear the difference.
Note: the re-tooled Hohner Special 20--under the new PROGRESSIVE category--has the new Rocket/SP20 reed plates and newly minted "non-vented" cover plates.
Your Harpsmith, Kinya