I pondered about the correct sub forum to post my questions in as they arise due to my lack of knowledge (Teaching and Learning) but concern the layout of a box and whether or not I should have a duplicate low note retuned to a note that is missing (Design, Construction and Repair).
In the end I've decided to post in Teaching and Learning because the technical aspect of my questions from a design or construction point of view is negligible. My lack of knowledge however, seemingly knows no bounds!
I recently bought a Hohner 1040 in C (
see this thread for pictures and a video link to the box being played) which for those who don't recognise Hohner model numbers is best described as a one row, four bass Pokerwork. This lightweight growly little box is great fun to play and doesn't present the handling difficulties I experienced with a one row four stop that I borrowed for a week last year.
The lack of a second row to provide the low A of the C scale (on a G row it's the missing E) is enormously frustrating and this is spoiling my enjoyment of the box because so many tunes that I play use this note and substitutions aren't really that satisfying.
So my questions are: Why are there two low G's on the first two buttons, one pull and one push? Could I replace one of these with a low A and if so which one of them is least useful?
Finally, I apologise if this subject has been raised before but I tried searching the forum and found nothing.