After many years of experimenting and testing, we have managed to bring into the market, a completely new developed treble mechanism (keys). This "patent protected " SKL mechanism (Strasser Konus Lagerung) has been a standard, since january 1999, while manufacturing the entire Strasser harmonicas. The advantages of the new SKL (Strasser -) mechanism, which is tested several times, in contrast to the traditional aluminium mechanisms are:

  • Wear-resistent through self-retightening "cone (konus) bearing application"
  • A softer sound in comparison to the traditional aluminium mechanism
  • Higher pressure on the folding cover through the light key pressure, and therefore a higher compression of the instrument
  • A fitting possibility for MIDI is already pre-arranged
  • Screw connections of the key-cover are invisible from outside
  • The instruments appear smaller and more delicate through the decrease in the height of the folding stick
  • Unwanted key vibrations are apparently reduced through the use of glass fiber-strengthened plastic
  • A faster response of sounds

The aluminium mechanism was one of the few parts, which the Strasser harmonica production had to buy from outside. The new patent protected SKL mechanism is now produced exclusively in our factory which is obviously better for the quality control.

Thus the "Strasser Harmonika“ has become still unique than it already is. Because of our home production of the SKL mechanism we have again succeeded to take a major step in the future and we hope that even you experience a lot of joy with your instrument.

 
 
 
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