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by Brendan
Mon Oct 09, 2017 10:35 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?
Replies: 8
Views: 11810

Re: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?

We got a big number of orders for the SwitchHarp/MiniChrom and it overwhelmed our capacity to make them quickly. We stopped orders for a short time to improve production systems. The UniBender will be out in about two weeks when we are confident we can make and ship all the TwinDiatonics quickly. Th...
by Brendan
Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:50 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released
Replies: 26
Views: 43217

Re: Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released

Yes, the S20 reed layout is identical to the Marine Band, Crossover etc BTW, my previous reply that you can mix and match my Stealth-Valves across various brands is not strictly correct. That's because the angle of the reeds from longest to shortest varies. That's where the sets of valves differ, so...
by Brendan
Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?
Replies: 8
Views: 11810

Re: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?

When the UniBender is released I'll do a video showing the comparison between it and the AsiaBend. It's easier to explain that way.
by Brendan
Thu Oct 05, 2017 9:20 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released
Replies: 26
Views: 43217

Re: Diatonic PowerCombs and Stealth-Valves Released

Hi Karl, All brands of 10-hole harmonica except Seydel have a spacing of about 7.5mm between holes and reeds. That means you could mix and match my valves between brands, with a bit of trimming However their reed lengths differ, so I took the time to make subtle adjustments appropriate to Hohner and...
by Brendan
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: Interesting Alternative Harmonica Ideas
Topic: How would you tune this Starter or EasyPlay harp?
Replies: 1
Views: 6079

Re: How would you tune this Starter or EasyPlay harp?

With such a small number of holes I'd want to maximise the range whilst keeping the scale simple for beginners, plus giving nice double-stop and chord intervals. This semi-pentatonic tuning ticks all those boxes. I've used it myself for a number of years. It's actually the bottom end of Paddy Richte...
by Brendan
Tue Oct 03, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?
Replies: 8
Views: 11810

Re: Asiabend or solo-tuned unibender?

It can have the same bends, but is blow/draw instead of all-draw. The clip I play on the UniBender in the video ("Wayfaring Stranger") is in Solo tuning, with the same bends as the AsiaBend.
by Brendan
Sat Sep 30, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The MiniChrom / SwitchHarp is Released
Replies: 18
Views: 29766

Re: The MiniChrom / SwitchHarp is Released

Here's a tasty new video from Mitch Weiss playing the MiniChrom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZhiff ... e=youtu.be
by Brendan
Tue Sep 26, 2017 4:32 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: PowerChromatic: The 12 Major Scales with Bends ; Setup Advice
Replies: 12
Views: 17003

Re: PowerChromatic: The 12 Major Scales with Bends ; Setup Advice

Nice one! I just made up those solos on the spur of the moment, never thought anyone would transcribe and learn them - it's an honour that you've gone to all that effort, Nick! Now you just need your own Andrew White :)
by Brendan
Mon Sep 25, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The MiniChrom / SwitchHarp is Released
Replies: 18
Views: 29766

The MiniChrom / SwitchHarp is Released

This TwinDiatonic harmonica can be configured in so many ways! Its patent-pending airtight sliding mouthpiece allows you to switch instantly between two 10-hole diatonics attached behind; the sound you get all depends on what setup, key and tuning you choose for the two harps. The mouth hole spacing...
by Brendan
Mon Sep 25, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Brendan's Custom Harmonicas, Tunings, etc
Topic: The TremoloHarp is Released
Replies: 0
Views: 7537

The TremoloHarp is Released

The latest model from my new TwinDiatonic series is now available to order: the TremoloHarp: http://www.brendan-power.com/harmonicas-twin-diatonic.php#twin-harps-diatonic-tremoloharp The tremolo sound is not one I use but it's very popular, especially in Asia. Here it is available in a small 10-hole...