price: $7.87 Last updated: 31/01/2016
- 10 Hole Diatonic Harmonica
- Nickel Plated Covers.
- Hand Tuned Brass Reeds
- Electronically Tested for Accuracy
Product Description
Kay Chicago Blues Diatonic Harmonica. Are designed for beginners
but are used by many true "professionals" who must replace their
harmonicas frequently due to constant usage. The Kay Chicago Blues 10
hole Harp (Harmonica), with well over 1,000, 000 sold and played was
first introduced in 1978 has is made with stainless steel covers, a
clear Lucite frame, hand tuned brass reeds, each reed is electronically
tested with a strobe tuner for accuracy. The dense clear combs add
stability and are more costly then the inferior black plastic combs
found in most inexpensive harmonicas under $20. The reed plate is made
of top quality brass, each tuned by hand and then tested electronically
for accuracy of the note and ease of vibration. Most imitators are made
of tin or other substandard metals. The plated nickel/steel covers are
engraved with the "Chicago Blues" logo and are tight fitting to minimize
air leakage compared to many "toy" harmonicas who use plastic or
aluminum to lower cost of manufacturing. The Kay Chicago Blues
harmonicas is available individually in the keys of C, G and A have
become the #2 seller of 10 hole harmonica market, and the #1 seller of
10 Hole diatonic harmonicas under $10.00. In 2012 Kay added the Key of A
to the line as a new harmonica for blues players. The Kay Chicago Blues
harmonica quality has been proven over the years, with a failure rate
of less than one in every ten thousand sold. Chicago Blues harmonicas
are in the Amazon's top 20 Harmonica sales. Kay has made musical
instruments since 1890. Also available in a 7 Harp gift set with one of
each of the major keys packaged with a velour lined gift/presentation
box.