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Comb Density

By Andrew | 7:01 PM EDT, Thu September 05, 2019

I did a little experiment to see what would happen if I decreased the density of my Dark Combs™. I modified the design to make the non-essential parts lighter (i.e. not there.)

Results: The combs are lighter but there is no difference in tone or power.

This experiment was not a failure despite not having created a better comb. The fact that less density in the non-participating areas doesn't contribute to tone, volume or performance is a good thing to have found out.

I won't be making more of these "holey" combs; I've found out what I need to know from doing this. I hope others find this info useful too.

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Custom diatonic harmonicas, Hohner Affiliated Customizer.
I customize Hohner Marine Band, Rocket, Special 20, and Golden Melody harmonicas.
Andrew Zajac, Kingston Ontario, Canada.
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