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Re: Old German reeds

Definitely!

I absolutely love hearing the bass side on those old recordings. Something about that low growl just pulls at my heart.

John

Re: Old German reeds

Yes, Yes! Exactly. The reeds sound different. I'd like to here Jim Pettijohn play that Amede song on my old 3- stop Eagle. The finger board notes are higher and more shrill while the bass and chord notes really growl. Sounds more like the recordings of Amede I've heard. I'm afraid if I get new bellows on the Eagle (if that's possible) that the reeds will get more air across them and sound different.

Sometimes, before I go off to the shop, I just pick up that box and squeeze off some bass and chord notes. Bliss........and a long smile.

Re: Old German reeds

Tim, I'd be very interested to see what your 3 stop Eagle Brand looks like. Can you post a picture on here?

Re: Old German reeds

Yes... and repro reeds of the same type are still available, though not the one piece zinc plates.. which are cool.

Re: Old German reeds

Repro in what way? From who?

I will be experimenting with joining 3 chord reeds together, just to see what effect it has on sound. Will probably be another misguided experiment, but I have fun with misguided experiments.

Re: Old German reeds

Paul - Reproduction? Let me at 'em! What brand distributes?

Somehow, this sounds a little to good to be true

Re: Old German reeds

Reproduction? Mis-guided experiments? Sounds like the reason I had to get married.....
Didn't I post pics of that old Eagle?

Re: Old German reeds

John D.,
Do a search here for "3-stop Eagle in G". I posted it May 19th, 2012.

Re: Old German reeds

You all know about a reed-manufactory in the Czech Republic named Harmonikas. Link#2.
The make Helicon Bass Reeds by request.
They also make reedplates for Bayan, Bandoneon, .....
Maybe it's also possible to ask them to make reeds that looks/sounds a lot like the Old Germans.
Just a thought.



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