PowerBender key choice

[Brendan]

I would choose an Eb PowerBender for Gm/Bb. 5th Position is really nice on the PowerBender. That's what I'm using on the Will Wilde video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5V0mPDpxYk

Also listen to the last track on the PowerBender demo from 8:25:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNoxhd0EdLU&t=215s

[triona]

I would choose an Eb PowerBender for Gm/Bb. 5th Position is really nice on the PowerBender. That's what I'm using on the Will Wilde video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5V0mPDpxYk

(below the video)
the track is in Em; Will is playing an A harp in 2nd Position, I'm playing a C harp in 5th Position.

Which one is correct now?


dear greetings
triona

[Sachlaw]

@Marlaz,

I would also recommend the Lucky 13 version of the Eb PowerBender.
I recently purchased the same one myself to work on Taj Mahal's "Leavin' Trunk, which is in Bb.
As you go above the key of C on those harps, it is even easier to work the three bass notes. Loads of fun.

Also, I am glad you are working on the PB tuning as well. I am currently trying to set up a way to easily hop on Zoom and get good quality sound. Maybe we can chat on there when I get it going, and I can give you some insight on some of the things I like to do in that tuning and on the PC tuning as well. Do you have any capacity to do that?

[Brendan]

Hi Triona,

You're right to point out I wasn't quite clear. I am playing a C Powerbender in Em (5th Position) on the Will Wilde tune, and I recommend an Eb PowerBender for playing in Gm (5th Position).

[triona]

Aha, thank you for clarification. That sounds more logical.


dear greetings
triona