East Top Chromatic Harmonica | Forerunner | 1248NV | No-Valve vs 1248 valved | Inside view | EastTop

[@AN-rk4jl]

Thank you sir for posting this review!

[@PremMenon]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@nicolafurio3797]

Thank you!

[@PremMenon]

Thanks for checking it out

[@TandelovAlan]

Hi! Do you have a very slight rattle sound when using slider up/down (instead of left/right)? I reassembled mine and now i have this kind of slight sound. I can't remember whether that sound was there before :p thanks! =)

[@PremMenon]

Hi Alan! No, there's no movement perpendicular to the normal slide axis.

[@kishascape]

Also slide noise is a documented issue with this version. Which is why the forerunner 2.0 was released now in all 12 keys. Unfortunately it doesn't come in a good case like this and cost more so I just got this original version.

[@theunknownguy-br9ux]

​​@@kishascape I think, other than the slider noise reduction, there isn't any noticeable change in the newer version. So why paying MORE extra money to just reduce slider noise? Is it worth it?

[@PremMenon]

True. Unless one wants a second Harmonica.... probably in a different scale.

[@ravibabushika]

Which us better sir ? Volved or volve less

[@PremMenon]

Ravi, there's some tradeoff between both in terms of air/effort needed to play. However, from my experience - having tried the top end valved to this new design valve-less, the difference is not much. Matter of fact, valve-less harmonicas are easier to maintain and no issues with temperature and humidity. The experts may disagree, but to each his own. In short, go for the valve-less new version. My best wishes to you.

[@darkknight1845]

Sir Kya ki recently hohner super chromonica ban rahi hai Kya usme bhi kneels hai ya screw

[@PremMenon]

Ashutosh Ji, the Deluxe model has screws. The non-Deluxe still has nails. If your budget allows buy the 270 Deluxe, or buy this no-valve Forerunner. Value for money. Comparable to the Suzuki Songstar - playability and comfort. Build quality is very good for ₹3200/- but can't match the Japanese Suzuki quality (naturally). Hope this helps. Best wishes to you.

[@darkknight1845]

Thanks for replying sir I am going to upgrade myself from tower to eastopp forerunner after 6 years . Kya iski awaj tower se acchi hai reed material alag hone se please reply

[@PremMenon]

Yes. Forerunner is a premium model compared with the very basic Tower. My first was a Tower too. Forerunner is definitely made with better materials, and better quality control.

[@darkknight1845]

@@PremMenon sir insignia aur forerunner me kaun better hai sayad usme valve hai?

[@PremMenon]

@@darkknight1845 if you are referring to the Insignia 24 Hole, then, the Forerunner is definitely the better option.

[@darkknight1845]

@@PremMenon sir between forerunner and eastopp 10 hole chromatic harmonica ap kya suggest karenge ?

[@PremMenon]

@@darkknight1845 I wouldn't compare them. Both are different.

[@dandruff4462]

The forerunner is stainless steel!

[@PremMenon]

Oh. Okay. Thank you!