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by Brendan
Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The Mk2 Lucky 13 is released!
Replies: 17
Views: 15489

Re: The Mk2 Lucky 13 is released!

Low low reeds swing a lot more than standard reeds, so they will always be more airy. The valves on the Mk2 models are intended to counteract this. You say 'some' of your harps are more airy. Maybe you bought a mix of the new harps with low end valves and the older ones without? Without photos it's ...
by Brendan
Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:42 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The Mk2 Lucky 13 is released!
Replies: 17
Views: 15489

Re: The Mk2 Lucky 13 is released!

Could you post s couple of photos of your harps Steve? Especially close ups of the bass end, to see if they have valves.

Thanks, BP
by Brendan
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:35 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister
Replies: 5
Views: 6910

Re: Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister

Thanks Edvin for your interesting-as-always insights and suggestions. And now you have invented a new Theorem to boot! Maybe we should call it Wedin's Law? Plus a new tuning variation for Crazy Bob's harp based on your Law - wow, a good days' work! As you say, it has advantages and disadvantages, li...
by Brendan
Mon Aug 31, 2020 9:36 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister
Replies: 5
Views: 6910

Re: Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister

You got me scratching my head there Edvin. Not for the first time! Damn, you're right again! It's because in my suggested tuning the intervals between holes alternate between a small and a larger one. I hadn't spotted that - thanks. Hmmm... My wholetone-based tuning scheme for this harmonica, whilst...
by Brendan
Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister
Replies: 5
Views: 6910

Valveless Chromatics thread on Slidemeister

I've been following this thread on Slidemeister about valveless chromatics: https://www.slidemeister.com/forums/index.php?topic=14960.new#new In the last few pages, an interesting bespoke chromatic commissioned by Crazy Bob from the Chinese custom maker Will Wu is discussed. I think people here migh...
by Brendan
Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:15 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Switch Harp Kit - Hohner Rocket Fit?
Replies: 2
Views: 4364

Re: Switch Harp Kit - Hohner Rocket Fit?

Yes, the Lipped Comb Hohner Switch-Harp will fit the Rocket 👍
by Brendan
Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:50 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Middle C on Lucky 13 Solo?
Replies: 6
Views: 7083

Re: Middle C on Lucky 13 Solo?

Good points Triona. However the Look-Dots on the MK2 version address the 'marking the octaves' issue now 🙂 As for the numbers, they are set fo now. But you can ignore them and use the Look-Dots, faster and more intuitive I think. Yes, the range for the G Solo Lucky 13 is lower than the C. It starts ...
by Brendan
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Lucky 13 in Diminished Tuning! New Keys for Solo & PC
Replies: 7
Views: 8696

Re: Lucky 13 in Diminished Tuning! New Keys for Solo & PC

Here's a pic of the top cover. Delivery date is early September 👍
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by Brendan
Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: An Idea in Need of an Application - Suggestions?
Replies: 17
Views: 16730

Re: An Idea in Need of an Application - Suggestions?

Getting back to the diatonic-only Reverse-Action reed harmonica option, which is currently the one I can make fairly easily, so far these seem to be the best suggestions: 1. (EDVIN WEDIN) Make a selective version, to get new chords/double stops in certain places. Edvin suggested Paddy-Richter could ...
by Brendan
Thu Aug 13, 2020 12:29 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: An Idea in Need of an Application - Suggestions?
Replies: 17
Views: 16730

Re: An Idea in Need of an Application - Suggestions?

Hi Edvin, Sorry if I didn't grasp exactly what you had in mind from previous posts. As far as the chromatic option for this dual-function reed idea goes, hopefully a simpler design will present itself and make it viable, so don't give up on that idea. If you want to send a diagram of what you envisa...