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Hohner Rocket to begin with ?

Posted Wed, 11/23/2022 - 10:01 by JJerome
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Good morning,

I'm a beginner and would like to buy an Harmonica in the key of A. I'd like a plastic comb and I'm reading that a Rocket might be "better" than a Special 20.

My question : Would the Rocket be a better harmonica to start practicing than a special 20 ?

Thank you

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Mic for MacBook Air

Posted Sun, 10/16/2022 - 17:58 by Pkpennington
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What's a good mic to plug into my MacBook? Thanks,

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Another "Beatles" Harmonica?

Posted Wed, 10/05/2022 - 08:33 by UkuleleRob65
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Looks as if Hohner is marketing a new harp with images of the Beatles on the top cover plate, with nice Beatles images on the box. From the promotional photos, description on Rockin' Ron's website and the price there, I understand it uses Hohner's MS platform, made in Germany. And only in C. It's not something I'd add to my working harps, but might make a fun gift for someone. In the meantime, three things: continue reading...

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Powering a passive speaker

Posted Wed, 09/21/2022 - 06:06 by Stalwart
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Hello all,

Looking for a quick/easy way to power an old organ cabinet with a beautiful 1959 jensen 12".  That is, are their any quick plug and play pedal like options out there?

Thanks

SJ

Source for Amp tubes

Posted Wed, 08/31/2022 - 10:23 by Farmer Jim
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Hi everyone, I want to switch out the tubes on a 59 reissue bassman just like David describes in one his videos about amps. Does anyone have a suggestion on where I can buy the tubes I need? Thanks!

Harmonica v Application

Posted Wed, 08/24/2022 - 14:03 by inky
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Interesting. I just purchased a Rocket Low C which I like. The Hohner packaging that it came in, i.e. the underside of the box identifies Progressive for Country, Pop, jazz. Marine band is mostly Blues. MS-Series blues, pop, and Country, and then the Enthusiast which is a mix. Is this purely marketing? Progressive is not Blues Application? 

 

 

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Melodica Anyone?

Posted Sat, 08/20/2022 - 17:48 by UkuleleRob65
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Anyone here play melodica?

On a whim I decided to get one, in particular to use as a teaching tool, and also so that when practicing harp I can just keep it in my lap, rather than getting up and going back and forth over to the piano. continue reading...

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Lone wolf V2 Delay and Boss V2 Reverb

Posted Mon, 08/15/2022 - 15:57 by msudvm97
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I currently have Boss RV 6 Reverb pedal, and a Lone Wolf V2 Delay Pedal...which is the prefered/ recommended order ?

Mic - -> Boss RV 6 Reverb - > Lone Wolf V2 Delay Pedal - >  Mixer - >  Amp 

Thank you for your time

         Steven Barta

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good pitch meter for a windows laptop or android?

Posted Thu, 08/11/2022 - 11:08 by augie001
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I just started on this site and with my harmonica, so if this has been answered before, excuse me.

I have been trying to get acurate bends, and thought it would be nice if I could get a visual picture of what pitch I am at or how I am deviating from the ideal when I practice bends.

Is there an decent and simple pitch meter app or windows program that you know of? Preferably free or at least cheap?

 

Thanks in advance

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VHT AV-SP1-6 Special 6 Valve

Posted Sat, 08/06/2022 - 01:21 by Ecolonge
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Hello David,

I own now a VHT special 6, I have read the VHT Special 6 amp review, and I wanted to know

for the recommended settings for the Bulletini ( I have the HB52 that is quite similar) do you activate the pull boost on the volume knob or you stay on the clean channel ?

Thank you,

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