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"Chikoy" Vargan

Mikhail Sysjuk

A superbly balanced jaw harp for any use.

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Yes (5+ pcs.; notes: D/2, D#/2, E/2)
54,79 USDCase: yes

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Description

A superbly balanced jaw harp for any use. Beginners will appreciate its ease of use – the large, very rigid frame allows for holding it in all sorts of incorrect positions; the action is excellent – ​​you can strike it however you like, with absolute comfort. The sound is musical and rich, with all the overtones clearly discernible, making it easy to produce both traditional AOOYOYOY and play a scale alternating between closed and open strokes. Some overtones and background noise are still present, intensifying with reverse strokes. And while the instrument lacks top-notch clarity, in its price range, it's one of the most user-friendly, simple, and reliable jaw harps for beginners – perfect for enjoying the first touch and mastering complex techniques later.

Specifications

Base frequency?

70–85Hz

lowerhigher
Gaps?

30µm

smallerwider
Reed stiffness?

80–90gf

softerstiffer
Frame stiffness?

800–1100gf

softerstiffer
Frame length?

70mm

shorterlonger
Frame width?

50mm

narrowerwider
Frame thickness?

5mm

thinnerthicker
Reed length?

60mm

shorterlonger
Weight

30g

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