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by suyash4376
Fri May 24, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The MORBENDZ: As it Says on the Tin
Replies: 12
Views: 14951

Re: The MORBENDZ: As it Says on the Tin

I was going to build a version of this on Trochilus. Damn I should have done it :p

The idea was inspired by SlipSlider. Damn my procrastination
by suyash4376
Sun May 12, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Cutting reedplates, stretch harps
Replies: 4
Views: 7863

Re: Cutting reedplates, stretch harps

Thanks a lot Brendan, I was able to cut reedplates finally. Just gotta refine the technique.

Thanks!
by suyash4376
Sat May 11, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Who will do custom tunings on Trochilus?
Replies: 2
Views: 6901

Re: Who will do custom tunings on Trochilus?

I can do -7 or more. If you want higher, I can do reed replacement. Or start on a higher harp. I am based in California, US. I prefer working on Hohners, but I can work with any brass/phosphor bronze reeds. No Seydels, stainless steel reeds dont tale solder too well. You can email me: suyashk@umich....
by suyash4376
Sun May 05, 2024 6:16 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Cutting reedplates, stretch harps
Replies: 4
Views: 7863

Re: Cutting reedplates, stretch harps

My fascination with Regular Breath mainly has to do with the fact that I can play the same notes tongue blocked and get a similar sound. I can also overblow all the holes and get a chromatic instrument, which has the same breath pattern throughout the harp. Here is an example: All of what I play her...
by suyash4376
Fri May 03, 2024 11:39 pm
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: Cutting reedplates, stretch harps
Replies: 4
Views: 7863

Cutting reedplates, stretch harps

So, I have been messing with Brendan's alternate tuning Regular breath, which I find to be so amazing for all that I play. I can finally play my whole harmonica without needing overdraws and blow bends. But, I was interested in making 11 hole harmonicas for this tuning, but this seems to be ridiculo...