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by Brendan
Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:26 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: X-HARPS : Personal Experimental Harmonica Project
Replies: 12
Views: 35619

Re: X-HARPS : Personal Experimental Harmonica Project

I've recently posted a few more clips playing a couple of newer versions of my experimental x-reed harp project. These are on Instagram, but can also be found on my YouTube and TikTok channels: X-HARP #2 BB King Solo https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2iInsgoWeN/?igsh=bDN6eGZoMnJ6djE= Tracking Joe Bona...
by Brendan
Sun Jan 28, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Rattling sound in the lowest holes of Lucky13 Bb
Replies: 2
Views: 55339

Re: Rattling sound in the lowest holes of Lucky13 Bb

I didn't hear anything bad there... Feel free to remove the two outside valves if you wish, though you might find the low draw reeds more 'airy'.
by Brendan
Fri Dec 22, 2023 5:13 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Audio input to Android midi app
Replies: 3
Views: 9309

Re: Audio input to Android midi app

You'll need an audio interface to get your mic signal into the iPad. iRig is a well-known maker, and there are many others. If in doubt, search for "play guitar with iPad". The iPad speakers will wii, but they're pretty weak and quiet. It's better to run a signal from the headphone socket to a small...
by Brendan
Wed Dec 20, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Audio input to Android midi app
Replies: 3
Views: 9309

Re: Audio input to Android midi app

Thanks for your message. To reply: 1. The sound from the iPad Mini is coming from a lead plugged into the headphone socket, going through my mixer along with my voice, and into the camera. It could go into a sound system, but it is from the iPad initially. 2. You can't use Android with MidiGuitar 2....
by Brendan
Thu Nov 09, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Tuning Checker Tool
Replies: 10
Views: 15178

Re: Tuning Checker Tool

Thanks for this David!
by Brendan
Sun Jun 04, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Gasket-valves availability
Replies: 4
Views: 40215

Re: Gasket-valves availability

Thanks for your interest and reminder! I'm on holiday for a few weeks, will make a note to do some final checks on a new Gasket-valve material I'm using for the Forerunner.
by Brendan
Fri May 19, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Engraving pen recommendations
Replies: 1
Views: 31125

Re: Engraving pen recommendations

I suggest go on Amazon reviews to find a replacement. If there are many and they're mostly positive, you should be onto a reliable engraver.

Mine are not expensive and they've lasted years. They use replaceable batteries.
by Brendan
Fri May 19, 2023 7:01 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The best glue for valves?
Replies: 3
Views: 32214

Re: The best glue for valves?

I haven't tried Krazy Glue, but what I use is either viscous (thick) Superglue, or Superglue Gel. It gives you plenty of time to adjust the position of the valve before it sets.
by Brendan
Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:35 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: OctaHarp Selectable is Re-Released
Replies: 0
Views: 44648

OctaHarp Selectable is Re-Released

The OctaHarp Selectable is one of my favourite harmonica inventions, dating back to 2017. I'm happy to announce it's back again - by popular demand! The OHS now features Gasket-Valves, making assembly fast and easy. Here's the release video, combining as a Tech Tuesday episode: https://youtu.be/vgoX...
by Brendan
Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:21 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Turbo-slide for sax like vibrato?
Replies: 7
Views: 127554

Re: Turbo-slide for sax like vibrato?

Re. the Turboslide, you wrote: "It is kind of a gimmick, nice to have, but not essentially to harmonica playing anyway." Honestly Triona, I disagree! Certainly for its INTENDED use of lowering the blow notes for chromatic playing, I find it unsatisfactory. The 'magnet blow bends sound quite metallic...