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JDR Chicago Harmonica in the Key of Gb Diatonic Blues Harmonica 10 Holes Phosphor Bronze Reeds Stainless Steel Cover

JDR Chicago Harmonica in the Key of Gb Diatonic Blues Harmonica 10 Holes Phosphor Bronze Reeds Stainless Steel Cover

Harmonica with 10 holes in the complete set of all keys, this time in Gb. Phosphor bronze reeds, resin body, stainless steel covers and case. Full description
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JDR Chicago Harmonica in the Key of Gb Diatonic Blues Harmonica 10 Holes Phosphor Bronze Reeds Stainless Steel Cover

The JDR Chicago Harmonica in the key of Gb is a diatonic instrument with 10 round holes, allowing you to play blues, folk, country, rock, and simple folk songs. The key of Gb is one of the less common keys and is suitable for players who wish to build a complete set of harmonicas in all keys. The reeds are made of phosphor bronze, a material commonly used in quality diatonic harmonicas. The body of the harmonica is made of resin in an orange shade, and the rounded edges feel comfortable in the hands. The top cover plate features the embossed inscription Chicago, and above the holes are numbers from 1 to 10, which help you easily navigate when playing from tablature.

The cover plates are made of stainless steel with a shiny silver finish and are attached to the body with small screws. The holes in the resin body are round, which helps accurately hit the individual notes. Each hole plays one note when exhaling and another when inhaling, allowing you to produce melodies and chords from this small instrument. The key of Gb is half a tone lower than G, making the harmonica suitable for playing with guitarists who have tuned their strings down by half a tone, as is common in rock and blues. The harmonica comes in a black zip case with the JDR logo, in which you can safely carry it in your backpack, bag, or guitar case.

  • Brand and Model – JDR Chicago
  • Type – diatonic harmonica
  • Tuning – Blues
  • Key – Gb major
  • Number of Holes – 10
  • Reeds – phosphor bronze
  • Cover Plates – stainless steel with numbered holes
  • Body – resin in an orange shade with round holes
  • Suitable For – advanced players and collectors building a set of all keys
  • Contents of Package – 1 JDR Chicago harmonica in the key of Gb and a black zip case

Before playing, rinse your mouth with clean water to prevent food or sugar residue from getting into the harmonica. After playing, gently shake the harmonica with the holes facing down into your palm to remove moisture, and let it dry for a while outside the case. Then return it to the case, where it is protected from dust and impacts. Do not soak the instrument in water and wipe the cover plates with a dry soft cloth.

The JDR Chicago harmonica in the key of Gb is a compact musical instrument that you can always have on hand while travelling, at the cottage, around the campfire, or during band practice. The combination of bronze reeds and resin body gives the instrument a balanced sound when exhaling and inhaling. In the second position, which blues players most often use, it tunes with accompaniment in the key of Db major. The zip case protects the harmonica during transport and storage at home. It makes a great gift for musicians, guitarists, and anyone who wants to play blues or folk.

Price incl. VAT €75.94