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- Fri Sep 08, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: reviews of Brendan's harmonicas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8407
Re: reviews of Brendan's harmonicas
Thanks Triona for the comprehensive reviews. Google Translate works better and better. As for harmonicas made in China: we'd better get used to them, because more and more of us will be playing Chinese harmonicas in the future if present trends continue. Manufacturers like Easttop and Kongsheng are ...
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 7:52 am
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: Blues tuning **with 7ths** for 10-hole harp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 18178
Re: Blues tuning **with 7ths** for 10-hole harp
Are the reed pitches going up for a 3 octave range, as on a normal harp? If so, this one shouldn't be too hard to make.
I suggest you do that and treat us to the sounds it produces
I suggest you do that and treat us to the sounds it produces
- Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: MiniChrom Prototype, played by Mitch Weiss
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5795
MiniChrom Prototype, played by Mitch Weiss
I sent one of my Richter 10-hole MiniChrom prototypes to New York player Mitch Weiss to evaluate. Mitch has been playing my old custom Richter CX10s for many years. He found the small size and moving slider/mouthpiece a bit odd at first, but he seems to be adapting pretty well - judging by the sound...
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:32 pm
- Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
- Topic: All 24 major and minor triad chords in 12-hole slide harp
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8509
Re: All 24 major and minor triad chords in 12-hole slide harp
Theoretically good La Nerd, but how would you make it? Existing chromatic reedplates are not suitable. It would require purpose-made reedplates and comb, a very expensive investment for any company.
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:06 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Exotic Harps, Spare Parts, No Longer made Harps
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9052
Re: Exotic Harps, Spare Parts, No Longer made Harps
Sorry, this thread was just brought to my attention by David, my website manager. I wasn't trying to avoid the issue, just missed it is all! Don't worry, we have mechanisms in place. Re. the ChromaBender: Gary Lehmann in San Diego is available to do repairs, including reed replacement. For the Lucky...
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:11 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Chromatic Harmonica for Indian Classical Raaga
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5870
Re: Chromatic Harmonica for Indian Classical Raaga
Hi RN, I have thought about this a lot, because I love Indian classical music. Conventional harmonicas can't do all the bends (meends) that Indian singers and instrumentalists use. I created one that I think can do better, called the AsiaBend, but I would love your honest opinion. As a test I played...
- Sat Sep 02, 2017 1:54 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released
- Replies: 26
- Views: 45704
Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released
DIATONIC POWER-COMBS 3D Printed, 15 Colours, Valve Pockets, Slotted Screwholes, Personalised Name Option and... The LookDot! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpJVcNMqhb0 STEALTH-VALVES Easy, fast system for valving many popular diatonic harmonicas. My laminated Stealth-valves are rugged, quiet and re...
- Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:39 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Power Chromatic
- Replies: 76
- Views: 162982
Re: Power Chromatic
@ Rishio: Yes indeed, PowerChromatic and PowerBender have one octave in common. PowerChromatic is a symmetrical tuning: every octave is the same. PowerBender has PowerChromatic in the mid-range holes 4-7, but diverges in the bottom and top range. Richter holes 1-3, and a repeat of Richter holes 8-10...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:24 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: Lucky 13 Custom
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5467
Re: Lucky 13 Custom
Check this page and talk to one of these guys:
http://www.brendan-power.com/lucky13.ph ... dRepairers
Of them all, Ben Bouman is the best known for his embossing work, but I'm sure all of them can do that kind of stuff.
http://www.brendan-power.com/lucky13.ph ... dRepairers
Of them all, Ben Bouman is the best known for his embossing work, but I'm sure all of them can do that kind of stuff.
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 12:22 pm
- Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
- Topic: PowerChromatic modded for more chords
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4989
Re: PowerChromatic modded for more chords
Sure - but theory and diagrams are one thing, the actual sounds these tunings create are another. Looking forward to hearing you PLAY some of these things