The Dannecker Blues Optimus Lex - The Stratocaster of The Harp World
The same Optimus solid metal cover plates but fitted with a Lexan comb - (as used in the Dannecker Blues Lex). This reduces the weight of the harp whilst at the same time faithfully reproducing the sound and warmth of wooden combed instruments.
The Dannecker Blues Optimus Lex Features:
- Constructed and hand crafted from solid Brass and Lexan
- Cover plates crafted from solid metal and comb from Lexan -
Eco-friendly components designed to last a lifetime - A totally new internal Opti-Chamber™ within the core of the instrument acts as a tonal chamber which projects resonance and tonal volumes to levels so far unheard of from a blues harmonica - even when played acoustically and at low volume
- 'Opti-Chamber'™ further enhances cupped hand expression, vibrato and deep draw and blow bends like no other harp on the planet
- Comb and cover plates accept Hohner's top of the range Meisterklasse MS reed plates as well as the heavy gauge Hohner MS brass reed plates (especially suited to the low/tenor keys)
- Beautiful mellow velvet tone
- Available in the full set of keys and tunings from low D to high G
- Weighs approximately 215 grams - slightly more than the original Dannecker Blues due to the solid metal construction
- Entire mouthpiece and reed plate edges honed and smooth
- Unique concept round comb mouthpiece section - for supreme playing comfort
- Comb and cover plates accept Hohner's top of the range Meisterklasse MS reed plates as well as the heavy gauge Hohner MS brass reed plates (especially suited to the low/tenor keys)
- A totally unique and innovative harmonica exclusive to Antony Dannecker
- Weight approx. 135 grams
