Alternative harmonica holders
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 4:26 pm
I got inspired to start this thread after seeing that Seydel apparently started to stock these:
https://www.footdrums.com/product/gecko ... figuration
They differ from other harmonica holders I know of in several aspects, and the ones I find most interesting are these:
1) There is a "memory" function, so that you can adjust it once, and then quickly take it on and off while keeping the same adjustments.
2) The harp is being held with a magnet instead of with a clamping mechanism.
Has anyone tried these, or other holders with similar features? Does the magnet affect the reeds?
I have been playing around a little with a very traditional harmonica holder, but never felt really satisfied. My main problem is that it always has me bending my head forward while playing, as if I'm looking down. While this might be ok sitting down, for instance while playing a guitar, I find it uncomfortable while standing or walking around. I have done some experimenting with accompanying my juggling with some harmonica music, but as juggling often makes you want to look up instead of down, my current rack is not optimal. I also find that the screws must be tightened very hard to avoid pushing the harp away, and this makes fine adjustments tiring.
Do you know of any sturdy holders that lets you adjust the harp far up or down, or ones witch are otherwise suitable for playing while performing other physical activities? Are there even harmonica holders suitable for running?
These are the things on my mind, but other thoughts, ideas or experiences concerning harmonica holders are welcome!
https://www.footdrums.com/product/gecko ... figuration
They differ from other harmonica holders I know of in several aspects, and the ones I find most interesting are these:
1) There is a "memory" function, so that you can adjust it once, and then quickly take it on and off while keeping the same adjustments.
2) The harp is being held with a magnet instead of with a clamping mechanism.
Has anyone tried these, or other holders with similar features? Does the magnet affect the reeds?
I have been playing around a little with a very traditional harmonica holder, but never felt really satisfied. My main problem is that it always has me bending my head forward while playing, as if I'm looking down. While this might be ok sitting down, for instance while playing a guitar, I find it uncomfortable while standing or walking around. I have done some experimenting with accompanying my juggling with some harmonica music, but as juggling often makes you want to look up instead of down, my current rack is not optimal. I also find that the screws must be tightened very hard to avoid pushing the harp away, and this makes fine adjustments tiring.
Do you know of any sturdy holders that lets you adjust the harp far up or down, or ones witch are otherwise suitable for playing while performing other physical activities? Are there even harmonica holders suitable for running?
These are the things on my mind, but other thoughts, ideas or experiences concerning harmonica holders are welcome!