JDR Trochilus Specifications
| Tuning | Chromatic Tuning |
|---|---|
| Reed | Phosphor Bronze |
| Cover | 0.5mm Chrome-plated Copper |
| Comb | ABS Resin |
| Spring plate | Electroplated Brass |
| Size | 5.27*0.78*1.22in |
| ltem weight: | 0.28lb |
A Game Changer Indeed:
JDR Trochilus Harmonica
What is the Trochilus harmonica?
At its core, the Trochilus is a different-tuned 10-hole harmonica(Richter/Solo/Pop). Like a chromatic harmonica (e.g. Hohner 270 or CX12), pressing the slide allows you to jump up by a semitone (half step) — but unlike traditional chromatic, it has an innovative narrow-slot design which means it maintains all the bendability of a diatonic.
New design, new experience, new track
Blues/Richter Tuning(Blue)
When the slider isn't pressed, it's a traditional blues tuning. When the slider is pressed, the whole harmonica is raised by a semitone. At this time the vocal range is three octaves.
Chromatic/Solo Tuning (Yellow)
It is fully tuned according to the chromatic arrangement, with a two-and-a-half-octave range, from bass do to treble so. It can play most songs without worrying about valve adhesion.
Pop Tuning(Red)
When the slider isn't pressed, it's a pop tuning . Novices and 10-hole entry-level players can get started quickly. It has a complete range of three octaves, covering all semitones, and can play all repertoire.
The Trochilus is a ten-hole chromatic harmonica that took more than two years to develop.
It not only makes bending and overblowing easier than on a traditional 10-hole harmonica, but also eliminates the valve-related issues commonly found in chromatic harmonicas.
What is the difference between the JDR Trochilus (Chromatic/Solo) Tuning harmonica and the Richter Trochilus?
Compared with standard chromatic harmonicas, the Solo Trochilus has no valves, so it avoids reed sticking and is a breeze to clean and maintain. Compared with the Blues Trochilus, it features a more orderly scale layout, though it has a slightly narrower range.
A New Way To Play Blues Harmonica
Phosphor bronze reed without valve
The Trochilus harmonica's blow and draw reeds are arranged in the same up-and-down arrangement as a traditional blues harmonica with no valve obstruction.
Traprzoldal shaped comb
The shape of the comb is a trapezoid design, with a short tail and ergonomic design making it more comfortable to hold.
Portable size
The Trochilus harmonica is only ½ the size of the chromatic harmonica and has a complete range.
Smooth slider and square comb
The mouthpiece has a square structure, providing greater intake space to increase the volume of the harmonica.
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