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Sat, 12/22/2018 - 14:09
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Hi David

Just a couple of things,

I’m almost there with Temperature in LOA 2, it’s been a struggle with some of it with the double notes section but can play along at normal speed with you but still lose my timing when playing with the jam track.

I’ve just recently aquired a Fender Blues Jr iv and a bulletini mic which I’m getting on okay but I get the sound of my tongue passing over the comb even with a light touch, I don’t get this sound acoustic just amplified, any tips please would be grateful. 

Seasons Greetings from Scotland 

Roger

 

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Sat, 12/22/2018 - 16:39
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Thank you Roger, seasons

Thank you Roger, seasons greetings from sunny California! I'm sorry, I have to tips for you... I've never heard of this issue. What model of harmonica are you using?

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Sun, 12/23/2018 - 04:52
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Hi David  Thank you

Hi David 

Thank you

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Sun, 12/23/2018 - 04:54
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I play the Hohner Crossover,

I play the Hohner Crossover, I like the tone from this model 

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Sun, 12/23/2018 - 10:06
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That has a very smooth comb,

That has a very smooth comb, so I don't know what could cause the noise you're experiencing. I would tend to think whatever it is, it will go away over time... I wouldn't stress over it.

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Sun, 12/23/2018 - 13:25
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I’ll accept this

I’ll accept this

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Sun, 12/23/2018 - 13:26
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Thanks

Thanks

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Wed, 12/26/2018 - 07:28
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I think I know what he's

I think I know what he's talking about. It happens to me, also crossover, when I play a shake. It's the sound from the seal my tongue is making over the hole "popping" as it moves and reforms from hole to hole. Can be heard when playing so lightly that the reeds aren't even vibrating.

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