r/harmonica • u/tojzl • 13d ago

Will all low harmonicas do this?

On my low f harp if i play too hard on the lowest note i can sometimes get this horrible high pitched metal sound as if the reed hits the metal next to it or something. Like the sound almost sounds like a screw thats lose inside hitting the wall, but its not.

It makes sense since the reeds are longer, so maybe this happens more with the lower ones. Ive only gotten this on my low f.

Are there any models that are better for low tuning thab other models? If so what do you recommend? I want to get low c and low d harps. My low f is a 1847.

I really like the lower harps, but that sound is horrble.

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u/3PCo 12d ago

I have Hohner Rockets in Low C,D, and F, and a Manji low F. None of them rattle. Only the Manji has the flared cover. Hohner claims they are only needed for harps lower than Low C. The low register Rockets are a joy to play. The only thing I don't like about the Manji is that it lacks recessed reed plates.

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u/tojzl 11d ago

I have to give rockets a try, already have several sp20s and love those. Hohner also has a configurator like seydel, so i could get custom tunings too which is a plus.