Frequently Asked Questions
Laelaps provides various models and customisation options to tailor-make the harmonica that matches your playing style. Each model serves different purposes. Here is some feedback from our previous buyers for your reference:
Laelaps 48: The Chromatic Harmonica Soloist. The 12-hole design allows more significant hand controllability and changes in tone colour.
Laelaps 56: The Classical Music Performer. The slightly wider tonal range and cleaner tone colour are more suitable for classical music.
Laelaps 64: The Harmonica Ensemble Player. The wide tonal range and its warm tone colour allow a more comprehensive ensemble arrangement.
Laelaps is a harmonica brand that focuses on personalisation and hand-finishing to enhance playability.
The hard-won dexterity of the makers came from their extensive experience of harmonica using itself for uncountable performances.
Yes, at Laelaps we specialised in personalisation. We have the goal to deliver a harmonica that best suits you and enhances your distinctive playing style.
Laelaps makers offer personalised advice to help you choose a Laelaps harmonica that best suits you. Please consult us at: makers@laelapsharmonica.com.
Definitely. Laelaps Care accepts Laelaps harmonicas in need of attention. Please see this page.
The shipping fee is determined by the items you purchase and the quantity of units. You will receive a shipping quote after filling in the purchase form.
Wooden cover plates absorb the excessive high-frequency which gives a mellower tone colour that is more suitable for playing sentimental rhythm.
Laelaps ONE provides a larger resonance space and a stable hand-grip. It gives a more solid and powerful tone colour compared to the wooden cover plates.
Yes. Laelaps ONE is designed to fit HOHNER and Suzuki 16-hole Chromatic Harmonicas. The compatible models are:
HOHNER Chromatica 280, Larry Adler, Old Super 64;
Suzuki SCX – 64, Sirius – 64, Fabulous – 64.
If you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact our Consumer Service team at service@laelapsharmonica.com
It is recommended to spray a trace of alcohol on the wiping cloth and wipe the harmonica with that.
Please bear in mind that: DO NOT spray alcohol directly on the cover or on the body. Excessive alcohol will cause the pigment to dissolve from the sandalwood and cause unexpected problems.