Mine arrived today, in A. 10 times better than the 2 Kochs I've struggled with. Im really impressed, especially at its current price point. 6 of theses, and you're covering all the major keys.
I got one in solo tuning, so like a typical chromatic. The other popular valveless chromatic on the market right now is the easttop forerunner 2.0, and in my opinion, the trochilus beats it in both tone and airtightness. From the perspective of someone who was looking for a valveless chromatic, this is geat.
I just ordered a C. Are the normal harp over blows and over draws still the same blows and draws only with the button pressed? One reason I play my East Top chromatic in the minor button-in position is so what would be a draw bend on a richter is still a draw note on the same hole with the button.
Q U E S T I O N -- I've been looking for a standard-tuned (NOT blues) VALVELESS chromatic harmonica in the keys of G or any other EXCEPT C (which I already have way too many). Are all of the Trochilus chromatics sold on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, etc. ONLY in blue tunings??? Any info will be greatly appreciated.
I got mine from AliExpress. And that list of the tunings. From memory, I think they have Richter tuned - which I think is what you refer to as Blues, Paddy Richter, and pop. I don’t remember if they have solo tuned which I think is what you mean when you refer to chromatic, but anyway look on AliExpress and you’ll see all the options - also on amazon.com I think.
They are color coded. The ones with the blue body are in blues tuning, also called standard richter tuning. The ones with red body are in what they call "pop" tuning, also called paddy richter. The ones with yellow body are in solo tuning, though keep in mind that since these are 10-hole harmonicas, the solo tuning doesn't stretch as far range-wise. When it comes to keys, I've heard that they are supposed to come in every key, ar least eventuelly, but I've seen them in stock in A, G and C for each of the models.
@Stringbean421 Well, if you are already accustomed to the standard tuned harmonica, like Neil uses, you should probably get the blue (blues) one. The blues one in G could be used to play Heart of Gold for example. But I am partial to the red one, the pop tuning. It gives you a complete chromatic scale in the low register without bending. Both will work for playing Neil Young songs. Another thing to consider is the key. Since the Trochilus is essentially chromatic, you can play them in every key, but you will have an easier time if you use the same key as was used in the original song.
Could I use one of these harmonica to play Neil Young songs? Neil Young uses a hohner marine band? Should I stick with a marine band or could I use one of these?
I would consider 'solo tuned' to be chromatic like the standard chromatic harmonica tuned but this is not solo tuned. This is Richter tuned so personally I would call it two diatonics in one - not a chromatic but I guess it's open to interpretation. The design is supposed to be two Richter tuned diatonics in one machine as I understand it. Does that make sense?
I'm waiting for a review from someone with a big mustache. Chromatics catch on my face so bad that after I use the slider I can take my hands away and the harmonica will just hang there. (That's something I like about the Turboharp... that only affects one reed plate at this point.)
No reason to get your panties in a wad. These are simply 10 hole CHROMATICS, but are available in many keys. There are a few 10 hole chromatics, including Easttop, Conjurer Hohner and Swan, but I believe all the others only come in C. Anyway, these Trochilus harps are cool.
The mouthpiece is way bigger. It is chromatic size mouthpiece. But I want one. I'm just not good at 2nd position on chromatic. This is the answer to all my jazz playing dreams.
Mine arrived today, in A. 10 times better than the 2 Kochs I've struggled with.
Im really impressed, especially at its current price point. 6 of theses, and you're covering all the major keys.
Thank you sir. Helpful video !
Very nice demo. So great o be informed by an expert. Especially good for the children’s inheritance as not buying rubbish. Thanks Ben.
Glad it was helpful!
Interesting. Thanks Ben!
I got one in solo tuning, so like a typical chromatic. The other popular valveless chromatic on the market right now is the easttop forerunner 2.0, and in my opinion, the trochilus beats it in both tone and airtightness.
From the perspective of someone who was looking for a valveless chromatic, this is geat.
Thank you
Does it have windsaver valves?
no
I just ordered a C. Are the normal harp over blows and over draws still the same blows and draws only with the button pressed?
One reason I play my East Top chromatic in the minor button-in position is so what would be a draw bend on a richter is still a draw note on the same hole with the button.
Normal overblows are the same as usual either with button in or button out
Q U E S T I O N -- I've been looking for a standard-tuned (NOT blues) VALVELESS chromatic harmonica in the keys of G or any other EXCEPT C (which I already have way too many). Are all of the Trochilus chromatics sold on Amazon, Walmart, eBay, etc. ONLY in blue tunings??? Any info will be greatly appreciated.
I got mine from AliExpress. And that list of the tunings. From memory, I think they have Richter tuned - which I think is what you refer to as Blues, Paddy Richter, and pop. I don’t remember if they have solo tuned which I think is what you mean when you refer to chromatic, but anyway look on AliExpress and you’ll see all the options - also on amazon.com I think.
They are color coded.
The ones with the blue body are in blues tuning, also called standard richter tuning.
The ones with red body are in what they call "pop" tuning, also called paddy richter.
The ones with yellow body are in solo tuning, though keep in mind that since these are 10-hole harmonicas, the solo tuning doesn't stretch as far range-wise.
When it comes to keys, I've heard that they are supposed to come in every key, ar least eventuelly, but I've seen them in stock in A, G and C for each of the models.
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What would you suggest I get for playing Neil Young songs. Which colour?
Thanks.
@Stringbean421 Well, if you are already accustomed to the standard tuned harmonica, like Neil uses, you should probably get the blue (blues) one. The blues one in G could be used to play Heart of Gold for example.
But I am partial to the red one, the pop tuning. It gives you a complete chromatic scale in the low register without bending.
Both will work for playing Neil Young songs. Another thing to consider is the key. Since the Trochilus is essentially chromatic, you can play them in every key, but you will have an easier time if you use the same key as was used in the original song.
Could I use one of these harmonica to play Neil Young songs? Neil Young uses a hohner marine band? Should I stick with a marine band or could I use one of these?
Yes you could as it is the same layout as the marine band either with the button out or the button in
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Thank you.
Best online seller of these in the EU?
I get mine from www.sonnyboysmusicstore.co.uk in UK, don't know about EU
So is this a Chromatic?
I would consider 'solo tuned' to be chromatic like the standard chromatic harmonica tuned but this is not solo tuned. This is Richter tuned so personally I would call it two diatonics in one - not a chromatic but I guess it's open to interpretation. The design is supposed to be two Richter tuned diatonics in one machine as I understand it. Does that make sense?
I'm waiting for a review from someone with a big mustache. Chromatics catch on my face so bad that after I use the slider I can take my hands away and the harmonica will just hang there.
(That's something I like about the Turboharp... that only affects one reed plate at this point.)
Unfortunately, as much as I like this harmonica, I cannot endorse it to people with facial hair. It will yank your hair and hurt
Its Trochilu then a bird of the same name
No reason to get your panties in a wad. These are simply 10 hole CHROMATICS, but are available in many keys. There are a few 10 hole chromatics, including Easttop, Conjurer Hohner and Swan, but I believe all the others only come in C. Anyway, these Trochilus harps are cool.
Just like the original Chromonica. 😊
Wasn't that solo tuned? This one is Richter tuned
Like the original Koch Chromatic
@@harmonicamastery The original Hohner Chromonica patent was Richter tuned.
@@stevebrauner9222 I think it was called Koch slide harp, but yes
@@BenDowdy ok
Not well thought out. Why you keep talking about over blows? Stick to what the Trichilus can do.
The mouthpiece is way bigger. It is chromatic size mouthpiece. But I want one. I'm just not good at 2nd position on chromatic. This is the answer to all my jazz playing dreams.
I'd say the mouthpiece is smaller than a marine band and some chromatics. I don't think chrom players really do positions, just keys
The mouthpiece on a marine band is definitely not bigger. You are backwords.