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Hohner Electra piano reeds

Started by AA, December 13, 2025, 07:10:37 PM

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I have a Hohner Electra piano that needs 2 reeds replaced, 1 is in the lower mid range and looks similar to a pianet t reed, but the other that's in the upper range is much more triangular shaped.
Does anyone have experience replacing Electra piano reeds or know of a source for originals? For now I will make my own out of some already treated spring steel, I'm sure it won't sound quite right, but I've made some before out of the same steel and they sustain pretty good. The ones that need replacing are circled in the attached photo and seem to have been homemade, they don't ring out at all and just make a quiet buzzy thud
1973 stage 73
1974 suitcase 73
Hohner Electra piano
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