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by r!Bo.
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:44 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Spanish tuning
Replies: 14
Views: 22806

Re: Spanish tuning

Hi Triona This was an interesting post by you I am wondering as to the manufacturer of this Spanish tuning Harmonica It seems like something wonderful to play. I wonder if they are available anywhere any more by any manufacturers, even if a slight change in the tuning configuration I am curiously en...
by r!Bo.
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:33 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Lucky 13 in Matural Minor
Replies: 4
Views: 7769

Re: Lucky 13 in Matural Minor

Thank you Triona for corroborating my observation. I guess there are still some discrepancies anomg harmonica manufacturers I.D. system. My first Minor Harmonicas were Hohner Veriens They turned out to be the same configuration as Seydell Melodic Minor. These were a very robust design for the time o...
by r!Bo.
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Health concerns regarding materials in harmonicas?
Replies: 7
Views: 12622

Re: Health concerns regarding materials in harmonicas?

This is a interesting subject and one that I have pondered at times . I am an enthusiast of Stainless Steel reeds because of this reason. Although Stainless Steel varies in composition I assume it is may be more benign to the human body. It does not readily oxidize like the Brass/Bronze families. It...
by r!Bo.
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:02 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Lucky 13 in Matural Minor
Replies: 4
Views: 7769

Re: Lucky 13 in Matural Minor

This is great and so Simple to do. I seem to remember Seydell and Lee Oscar have different designations of natural Minor So one is 5 steps up from the other so if I am correct the E natural minor Lee Oscar would sound the same as the A natural minor Seydell if that makes any sence. Which also makes ...
by r!Bo.
Fri Sep 21, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: R!bo's Fiddle Harp
Replies: 0
Views: 17657

R!bo's Fiddle Harp

This is something I came up Years ago while thinking about playing Bluegrass Harmonica. The Concept is universal among all the Keys . Using this concept You can take Two Harmonicas of the same MFG and Model And marry them accordingly Use the lower plate draw from a G Ritcher And the upper plate blow...
by r!Bo.
Mon Sep 10, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Natural Minor Lucky 13's and New Case?
Replies: 5
Views: 10775

Re: Natural Minor Lucky 13's and New Case?

I'm with You on this one The Lows in a Familiar Natural Minor tuning Would certainly appeal to me as well as Dorian tuning for Blues then again I know these things take time and investment on Brendan and Easttop Funny I just posted the same Idea and checked in only to scroll down and find Your post ...
by r!Bo.
Mon Sep 10, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Lucky 13 in Matural Minor
Replies: 4
Views: 7769

Lucky 13 in Matural Minor

First off I just received My First Lucky 13 in Bb Oh I love this Great instrument not only for the extra 3 bass holes but for the draw bend Enhancements I use draw bends a lot but these babies really make it a lot easier on some holes. the Quality of these Harmonicas compare to any of the top manufa...