Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

That was exactly what was coming into my mind, when I read your post. For I have the Suzuki SSCH-56 since last week. At least it seemed to me like the basic idea would be the same, or at least similar. Here is the layout of the Suzuki: https://up.picr.de/25180855ea.jpg Sorry for the poor print. I ho...

Is there already existing an instrument like this?


dear greetings
triona

As far as I can remember Seydel's sales policy, they build the "harmonica of the month" when there are 20 orders until the deadline of the offer. In the case of this harmonica this is September 30th 2017. But it should be available further on as a "configurated" tuning. These cost 50 € more than the...

Quite instressting, focusing on a few and practise. Ok thanks. I use many different types and tunings. First I try which one seems to be suitable best for a certain piece I want to play. This one I use always for these pieces. Then I practice to play. Afterwards I usually have no difficulties when ...

Nicely done. That is exactly the way I play this wonderful little instrument too. 1. It is not impossible to build a Blow-and-draw-bass, at least technically. For a test I turned around one of the reedplates on my Tombo pocket bass. The draws come clearly in the same sound as blown. The approach and...

Hey Brendan, have you played around with comb thickness for the stacked harps? Custom Combs might allow you to shrink the height, but I've not tested the sound differences or playability of comb thickness. For lower notes thicker combs seem to be to prefer. At least Seydel started with thicker comb...

Ben Bouwman is not only a very good harp player. He is said to be one of the top customers here around too. His customized Seydels are widely considered to belong to the best stuff you can get. (There are two versions of embossing available by him.) And his prices are modest as well. A good choice f...

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Bees wax is certainly a good advice too, from which I already have heard of.
Should be available in Ireland too.

dear greetings
triona

You can seal the comb with walnut oil. Take only a little amount. Just rub it in with a soft cloth and take away the excess, leaving a thin coat. It is air-drying. It will not turn rancid. The drying time is about 1 week. Repeat the procedure every now and then. I think it must be to get in Ireland ...