Other web Sites
Harmonica Blues  Harmonica Amps
Harmonica Links Harmonica Pages
• Archives Home
• Years
 · 1992
 · 1993
 · 1994
 · 1995
 · 1996
 · 1997 		 · 1998
 · 1999
 · 2000
 · 2001
 · 2002
 · 2003
 
Web HarpL
Ebay Searches:
Amps:
Microphones:
Effects:
Harmonicas and Gear:
Harmonica Music and Instruction:

 

 

Harp-L Archives

[Previous Message] [Next Message]
[Previous in Thread]
[Start of Thread] [End of Thread]

Date: Tue, 2 May 1995 10:37:29 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Santana
Subject: Re: Super 64

On Mon, 1 May 1995, Galambos wrote:

> I'm an intermediate player and I am planning on buying a second
> chromatic (The one I have now is a Chromonica 260 and no longer
sufficient).
> I have narrowed down my choice to either a Super 64 or a CX-12. Does anyone
> have any advice here?

I have both and can offer some thoughts as I've spent lots of time on
each. The CX-12 sounds brighter and has smoother response reed-to-reed.
It's tone is full and easy to control. It's comfortable, too, the
mouthpiece is deeper and airtight--it's just a fine instrument.

One of the things I like best about it is the control of the tone that's
possible--it's very sensitive and responsive. This is clearly superior
technology to the older style harps.

However, having said that, the Super-64 is a fine instrument too. It's
voiced a little mellower, and you may prefer that. They may have done
that to help blend the low octive in with the others for more even sound
throughout the range of the instrument. It's much heavier than the CX
and all the long instruments are harder to hold. It will not play as
strong or as loud as the CX and subtle changes in tone require more work.

I'm torn between them becuase I love the physical construction of the
Super 64, with its stainless covers, etc. The plastic of the CX seems
cheap (it's not, of course) by comparison. I wish Hohner would consider
a metal body for it. Oh, that's the other thing: the CX is quick to
take apart for cleaning, tuning, and adjustment. There are no screws to
take out. If you just want to clean the slide, it just slips out.

The CX sounds better, responds to the player better, is lighter.

This is not a commercial, but I can get a good discount on these
instruments--about 40% of retail if you want me to get one for you. I
have a small business and buy from a wholesaler. The CX is special order
and takes a week or so to get. The others are in stock for the most
part. I can also get Huang, Lee Oscar, and a couple others.

Hope this helps.