Ask Instructor David Barrett

hi dave

i was thinking of a 2x10 cabinet

or even some thing more elaborate

do you suggest an open back or closed?

also

when you modified your bassman re issue, or any bassman 

  besides the tube changes, the speaker changes, and the half watt capacitor changed to a full watt

are there more changes often made into the circuit board by harp techs?

i have a 55 bassman and a 60 concert

thanks

tommy

One thing confuses me in the bending study number 1 explanation. Your Ssh-Kee-Koo transitions (without harmonica) sound as if you were forcing the air through with much pressure, getting a "hissing" sound. But I suppose that when bending the air flow should not change drastically, else speed would be very hard to achieve.

I suppose that the hissing is exaggerated for educational purpose, to better hear the pitch change? Or does bending actually require a much harder breathing pressure, the control of which would be part of bending control? continue reading...

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hi david

this is tommy

i watched the speaker test in the chronicles

i looks like you preferred the jenson jet tornado 10" 100w speakers that dale provided

did you put them in? and are you still using them?

or did use another speaker?

thanks again

tommy

Hi David, in the introduction video for TBS#2 you mention an acompliment study that teaches the 12 ar blues progression that is necessary to do the TBS#2. I am  new here so please forgive my ingnorance...

Thanks,

Frank

hi david

this is tommy

i was playing to Gm dark which is like help me or green oinions

     when i am playing through the changes, does a single bend on the three draw work all the time? or not?

in the Gm from billy boy arnold which stays on the One, do i avoid the three without a bend continue reading...

Hello Dave,

I have a question aout the Laney CUB 10 + Buletini combinaiton.

I have recently equiped myself with those and the combo is really great sounding.

However I am fairly new at setting those up, so I used the recommended settings for the buletini in the Laney review PDF.

But today I have noticed that in the Buletini review there are different recommended settings when usung the same amp.

Basicaly the difference is in the first you recommend: Gain +3 and Lo input continue reading...

I am searching a new A harmonica for buying it because during my level of achievement #1 I used a C harmonica. It is instructed to buy an A harmonica in 2nd position, but I do not understant what does it mean by 2nd position. How can I know if the harmonica I am buying is in 2nd position? I want to buy this harmonica https://veerkamponline.com/products/hohner-armonica-diatonica-la-m533106... (sorry because the site is in Spanish, but I am from Mexico). I am sure it is an A harmonica, but how can I know if it is in the 2nd position?

I am sure this topic has been covered so if you can point me in right direction to thread or your previous posts?

I guess it's a lot to do with too much tension.  Trying to relax.    I have to stop and breathe.  not sure now if I have too much air or not enough.  I know I am supposed to be breathing just normally and not forcing.

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Hi there!

I am a beginner and I love this website!  I attempted to start the Levels of Achievement program today, but I read that I will need an A harmonica.  I purchased a C harmonica, the Hohner Special 20.  Will I be able to use the harmonica I have or do I need to start with an A?  Thanks for your input.

JoAnne Callaway