Posted Fri, 02/04/2022 - 19:43 by Harp Tech Kinya...
Chromatic Harmonica afficinados rejoice! Here on Episode 8, HARPSMITH Bench takes a deep dive into teaching solid techniques for tuning reeds and installing windsavers on the Chromatic Harmonica.
Hi, I have tried a Fender Deluxe for a cheap Bb harmonica. And I cannot control the 3 draw bend, which goes very quickly to the bottom 1 1/2 step bend (3'''). One one hand I am still working on learning to bend, and hole 3 is still quite unstable... but with the "surrounding" keys A and C, I am able to explore the whole bending range, and 3''' is not the easiest. Why so different for Bb? continue reading...
Posted Mon, 12/27/2021 - 12:45 by Harp Tech Kinya...
Happy New Years Everyone! Episode 6 HARPSMITH Bench is now available for viewing. You will learn how to convert a Melody Maker (and Country Tuned) harmonica into a blues Richter tuned harmonica. It's super inexpensive and easy to do!
Hi Kinya and everyone. By mistake I used the screws from Syedel Blues session steel covers on the reedplate and I think I damaged the thread (as cover screws are little larger in diameter). So when I'm fitting original/correct screws back they will keep turning without proper hold. Any suggestion except going for a replacement reed plate?Perhaps a screw of larger diameter or some kind of epoxy solution/etc.?
The 5 draw on my Hohner Crossover was blocked, no air could pass through, so I got a flashlight and looked inside. It is really dusty. No wonder the sound sucks. Can you please recommend a way to clean the harmonica. Do I need a machine, a spray, just a screwdriver and some water? Thanks.
Posted Sun, 11/14/2021 - 13:03 by Harp Tech Kinya...
Hello Everyone, I hope you are enjoying our new video series; HARPSMITH Bench. David and I endeavor to provide you with new episodes every two weeks. I'm a day early on Ep 5, "The Big Cover Up" because it is one of my favorite harmonica topics. Hiding in plain site, the harmonica cover plates. You are going to love the things you will be able to do with your collection of harmonicas. Enjoy!
Hello Kinya. I compared two different tunings on Marine Band Crossover Harps, Key of A, using iStroboSoft. One was Modern Marine Band MMB (Compromised) and he other was OMB (Old Marine Band) Just Intonaion). I recorded various songs on Garage Band from melodic to blusey. I found it difficult to make a major distinction between the two tunings however I lean toward Compromised (The Rick Epping and Harpsmith recipe) which is the MMB. I recorded on a MacBook Pro with the internal mics so nothing fancy. A few things came to light. continue reading...