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Rackit Hands-free Harmonica Microphone

Posted Sun, 02/20/2022 - 21:42 by David Barrett Admin
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Greg Heumann of BlowsMeAway Productions has released his second version of the Rackit!
http://www.blowsmeaway.com/rackit.html

Flashcards for BluesHarmonica.com Students

Posted Thu, 02/17/2022 - 09:25 by David Barrett
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I have created flashcards to help you memorize key concepts taught in your lessons. Each level includes:

Memorization Deck
These cards help you to memorize essential music theory, your harmonica note layout, and elements relative to the blues form.

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Masco MA-8 with Brian Akamine

Posted Wed, 02/16/2022 - 14:33 by David Barrett Admin
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Check out the latest installment of the Vintage Tube PA Chronicles with fellow BluesHarmonica.com student, pa head collector, restorer and customizer Brian Akamine. In this video Brian works on our latest project amp, a very old Masco MA8. Subscribers can watch this at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles

HARPSMITH Bench - Chromatic Bliss (Replacing Windsavers and Tuning Chromatic Harmonica Reeds)

Posted Fri, 02/04/2022 - 09:46 by David Barrett
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In the HARPSMITH's latest installment he shows you how to tune reeds and change wind savers on the chromatic harmonica. To watch this lesson, visit https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harpsmith_bench

Newcomb with Brian Akamine

Posted Wed, 02/02/2022 - 09:42 by David Barrett
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Check out the latest installment of the Vintage Tube PA Chronicles with fellow BluesHarmonica.com student, pa head collector, restorer and customizer Brian Akamine. In this video Brian works on our latest project amp, a very old Newcomb, and restores the original circuit and then modifies it to sound best for harp. Subscribers can watch this at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles

Muzak Final Customization with Brian Akamine

Posted Sun, 01/23/2022 - 11:30 by David Barrett
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Join me for the final installment of Brian Akamine's Muzak build. In this video Brian performs the final tweaks to the amp to make it killer for harp. Subscribers can watch this at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles

Muzak Customization with Brian Akamine

Posted Sat, 01/15/2022 - 16:23 by David Barrett
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Join me for the latest installment of the Vintage Tube PA Chronicles with Brian Akamine. In this video Brian customizes the Muzak for harmonica use. Subscribers can watch this at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles

Muzak Restoration with Brian Akamine

Posted Mon, 01/10/2022 - 09:20 by David Barrett Admin
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Join me for the latest installment of the Vintage Tube PA Chronicles with fellow BluesHarmonica.com student, pa head collector, restorer and customizer Brian Akamine. In this video Brian receives our latest project amp, a baby Muzak, restores the original circuit, and installs input and output jacks. Subscribers can watch this at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles

HARPSMITH Bench - High Performance Reed Treatment (Chamfering & Slot Sizing)

Posted Sun, 01/09/2022 - 22:39 by David Barrett Admin
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In the HARPSMITH's latest installment he shows you how to chamfer reeds and size reed plate slots (embossing). To watch this lesson, visit https://www.bluesharmonica.com/harpsmith_bench

Masco C-6 with Brian Akamine - Wrap Up Zoom Call

Posted Tue, 12/28/2021 - 16:24 by David Barrett Admin
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Join us for the final installment of the Masco C-6 build with Brian Akamine. In this update video Brian and I jump onto Zoom and talk about the build and what project will be next. Subscribers can watch this update at https://www.bluesharmonica.com/vintage_pa_head_chronicles