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From: Snaru~ol.com
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 20:58:21 EDT
Subject: Re: FW: What is a CX 12 good for?

Hi Greg,

now that you mentioned some details of that documentary on Brendan
and his black harmonica, things became clear, no further questions.

There's only one chromatic looking like a piece of coal, the CX 12,
I'm "breathing" as Blackie recently commented.

The CX 12 existed in 5 colors and with two different plate thicknesses,
but unfortunately, Hohner stopped the production of the best design,
the Silver CX 12 with 1.3 mm plates.

Actually, I could distinguish the black CX 12 even when playing it in a
dark room. It has the worst mpc surface of the remaining 3 others and
that's a statement I found confirmed on the list by others, hmmmmh!

Right now, I remember the Trossinger Championship in 97 where the
Hohner orchestra made a good performance. Two nice girls perfectly
played the solos: on black CX 12s. However, I couldn't overlook what
they both made with their instruments: they were constantly licking
the mpcs. No further comment.

>However one thing I can say with certainty, is I like the way Brendan
>plays. I have bought one of his CDs which I have found very motivating.<

Ah, to whom do you tell this. I picked up Brendan at the Cologne
railway station, talked about our darlings in my cottage, brought him
to his Riverdance show in the evening, enjoyed the show and was back
home early in the mornin.

I only can say that nobody should miss this show if there's any
opportunity. I enjoyed every minute.

And yes, Brendan is a CX 12 fan par excellence. He will know why.
His suitcase is full of these beasts. All are modified, half-valved and
retuned to his special needs to perform his fascinating Irish music.
I saw him together with Rick Epping in Trossingen 1997, turning the
audience "upside down".

Keep on harpin'

Siegfried