Easttop PERFORMER Model Harp review David Kettlewell chromatic harmonica
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025
- A sneak peek at the NEW Easttop PERFORMER 12 and 16 hole chromatic harmonicas. BIG NEWS is that they are totally airtight...which means great control of volume, improved tone, ease of play, and minute control of bends and vibrato. (Note most all beginner and intermediate harps from manufacturers are NOT airtight, so this is welcome news indeed!) ABS comb.
Full review is here.
I do not know price, where you can buy, or release date. Check manufacturer website for this info.
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Good review, thanks David!
I have 2 easttops I love them big plus for me is the slides are quiet, also not too expensive
Chromatic Awesomeness From Easttop!!! Great Review Maestro Kettlewell As Always Reviews, Lessons, Customizations, Repairs and Chromatic Etc's That Broadens Our Knowledge of This Beloved Worldwide Instrument!!!
You're reviews are nice and informative.....😇💙👍
Glad you like them!
Hello, after several years of use, has this harmonica held up? Has it gone out of tune more quickly than a well-known brand harmonica (hohner, suzuki, seydel etc...)?
Just ordered the 12 hole. Be interesting to see how this compares to my Easttop Dreamer which has been a good starter instrument for me.
John...please keep us posted
John, I don't see it is for sale yet? Where did you purchase?
@@mastersofharmonica6200 It is on alixpress: www.aliexpress.com/store/2883256
@@mastersofharmonica6200 It takes at least 3 weeks to get here to NZ but will let you know when it arrives
@@marquessave Looks like it's out of stock now.By the way,what is the cost of this harmonica?
Thank you for the review David! ☺ I want to get the blue plated version. Hopefully it'll push my inspiration to jam a little further. 🎵🎶🎺
Easttop is a good value harp, I like the EAP
Is eastop 16 hole harmonica better than Swan's 16 hole harmonica?
I have seen your review of Swan Harmonica 16 hole before, please explain which one is better....
Hi, Master. Quick question. Hope you're well.
Which one do you like better Easttop 16 chromatic harmonica or Zusuki Chromatix 16 harmonica?
I would appreciate if you replay. Thanks a lot.
Overall, the Suzuki is superior. But the Easttop is pretty much airtight, but brighter sounding reeds. I would play them both.
Thanks for the info, Master.@@mastersofharmonica6200
As always, thanks for taking the time to play, review and post your thoughts. Hoe do you think this compares with the Easttop 1664 brass comb model? Thank you!
As I haven't played the brass Easttop, it would be unfair for me to say
I'm excited to see that Easttop could make such a great harmonica. By the way, recently I have heard that another Chinese company named Kongsheng has also released Lyra chromatic harmonica, could you please make a quick review on that David?
I will, it should arrive in a few days. Will make videos.
Thanks, awesome.
Can you replace the reeds in this model?
Sounds delicious!
Hello and thank you very much. I have an easttop 12 hole(black covers, gold plated mouthpiece, ABS comb). It has dark sound which I like very much. My previous harp is the seydel saxony, bright tone, very nice instrument. The easttop gold sound mouthpiece is comfortable but not so easy to passing holes-maybe I will try the silver coating mouthpiece. I am considering on buying the brass easttop 12 hole. What is your opinion on this model and brass chromatics in general? Do you think it worths the price? Thank again!
I think the Easttop brass harps are exquisite, reeds not world class.
Actually I am thinking of buying the brass easttop or the Seydel Saxony again. I guess it must be a big difference between the Easttop brass 12 hole and the ABS(cheaper) model that I have-what do you think? Can you recommend for me other brands-chromatic harmonicas with "dark" sound? Thank you :)
I ordered the Easttop brass at last. I will let you know my impressions of it, after I have it in my hands :) Thank you
@@mastersofharmonica6200 Hello again,
I would like to make one more question about Easttop Brass Harmonica 12 hole.
I orded an Easttop brass 12 hole harmonica and the seller says that
this harmonica has been upgraded,
In order to prevent the brass from being oxidized and the brass Comb
is nickel-plated, which can better protect the Comb. Do you know if
this is true?
Thank you very much
Hi David. Will these beautiful Harmonicas be available in the UK?
I don't have that information. suggest you reach out to Easttop Bruce on Facebook
Thanks for the review.Any link to purchase this harmonica will be most helpful.
I have no information on that, but suggest you reach out to Easttop Bruce of Easttop, or their website
I have ordered one from Ali express from China. Just search as "Easttop performer EAP 12". You will be able to see the product. Hope this is helpful.
I have ordered from here
www.aliexpress.com/item/4000050139420.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.1.13f5663bwhyhkL
Hope this is helpful.
Would be nice to hear some chromatic playing on one of your videos though.
Hi Gina, I have near 1000 videos on RUclips total, look up SLEEPBACK 3 KETTLEWELL
I’m surprised there is any incentive for a Chinese company to put any effort into making a good chromatic given the economies of scale
We have update the EAP harmonica,now the cover is blue one.
We can see it at:
www.amazon.com/eastcoast
Goodie! I like Easttop harps...super value, nice tone, EAP is dead airtight
@@mastersofharmonica6200 thanks for your support