THE BIG BASS
In almost all music, the bass is the bottom line, the anchor that holds the whole thing
together. This is just as true for harmonica ensembles as any other line-up. It’s not a
simple matter to build a reed instrument that can respond with the speed and volume which
group performance demands, especially in the low register down to E2, but our professional
Bass harmonicas are made to do just that. They feature a hinged two part construction and
each channel contains two reeds, tuned one octave apart, giving a remarkably rich and
powerful sound. Here too, the lower reed of each pair is located on the inner rows to
ensure balanced microphoning and accentuate the bass. As with the Chord 48, our Bass
harmonicas have now been redesigned to optimize volume, handling and maintenance. The
mouthpiece is integrated into the new acrylic comb construction for unparalleled
airtightness and the full screw together assembly ensures ease of maintenance. The
Bass 78 is the larger of our two bass models, with a range of E2 - C5, perfect for
the ambitious bass player in any type of harmonica ensemble.
Balanced microphoning
The lower of each pair of octave tuned reeds is located on the inner rows to enable
balanced microphoning and accentuate the bass
New comb design
Transparent, resilient acrylic comb looks great and ensures reliable performance under
all climate conditions
Integrated mouthpiece
Mouthpiece is integrated into comb construction for unparalleled airtightness
and response
Completely assembled with screws
Completely assembled with screws for easy maintenance
Reed plates (material, thickness): brass, 2.0 mm
Reed plates (surface): brass
Reeds (number, material): 78, brass
Comb (material, color): acrylic, transparent
Comb (finish): acrylic
Mouthpiece (surface): acrylic
Cover plates: stainless steel
Type: orchestra
Tuning: chromatic
Number of holes: 39
Tonal range: 2.5 octaves, E2 - C5
Length: 28 cm / 11"