Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

An interesting instrument!

You could test the harmonica application by getting a tube and sealing it to a single harmonica hole with some Blu-Tack or similar. Try differenbt holes on blow and draw to guage the variable effects. I think you'll find the same as I did.

... metal from microscopic filing residues, but that's about it. Inhaling blu-tack comes to mind right now. Anyway, I welcome this discussion for more observations and thoughts. ...

... metal from microscopic filing residues, but that's about it. Inhaling blu-tack comes to mind right now. Anyway, I welcome this discussion for more observations and thoughts.

I meant put it near the reed when it's not in use. Eg. For the 5 raised draw in Country Tuning - you can lower the tuning lo standard Richter by sticking on the correct size dab of Blu Tack you have sitting ready nearby, back on the reed.

"if you keep the appropriate sized dab of Blu-tack on the reed head or reedplate next to the reed."

@Brendan,
What did you mean by putting it on the reedplate next to the reed? I have just put it on the reed in the past? Am I missing an application. I didn't catch it from the posting.

... tunings like Diminished, or the above with small variations... Using Blu-tack is a great way to do minor retunings on harmonicas, up to 3 or 4 semitones. Since it's ...

... dremel, drill press, a host of hand tools, and a lifetime supply of Blu-Tack!! A miniature workshop. While I enjoy the finished product more than the process, Half-valving ...