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Tue, 02/12/2019 - 15:06
Glenfreer
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Hi,

Have just started learning, have a Blues harp in C , all holes play and sound really nice, I have as well a New Marine Band harp in A and within 30minutes of practice holes 2, 3 inhale sound dull and flat !      

Not sure if I should take it back , they played fine for 20 minutes then sounded not so good ! ! All other holes are ok.

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Glen

 

 

 

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Tue, 02/12/2019 - 16:26
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David Barrett
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Hello Glen. Welcome to the

Hello Glen. Welcome to the site, and the harmonica. This is a common issue with the A Harmonica, but the harmonica is not damaged... the A requires some extra work in regards to your technique those holes. Go to this page https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and watch this video "My 2 draw and/or high-end notes sounds flat, airy or not at all!" Good luck with this.

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