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Nudger
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by Nudger » Wed Feb 28, 2024 1:29 am
Sweetfinger wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:55 pm
That Henderson tune is actually quite basic as far as blues harp playing goes.
Agreed..
Maybe we should start a fresh thread " greatest gob iron licks"
Heres a great one I cut my teeth on..
https://youtu.be/KZXkzao9KvA
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Nudger
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by Nudger » Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:43 am
Frost track appeals to my ex mod sensibilities..
Heres one I luv to bash out on my Lee Oskar "A" (Now, only decent quality harp I have)
https://youtu.be/j5MhUmq5iRs
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Nudger
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by Nudger » Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:21 am
Sweetfinger wrote: ↑Thu Feb 29, 2024 7:55 pm
Oof. You need to try a Hohner Special 20 or a Suzuki Manji. I've had a couple bandleaders who like the Oskars and had me order a bunch over the years. I found them to be a bit leaky, or at least, it seems like they are. I think one of them liked the slightly wider hole spacing. Hmm...
Yup, slightly wider spacing felt better after my 1st harp "hohner".. Also felt more responsive.
Got a full set of harps by Jambone? "birthday present". Wouldnt recommend.
I give them to my nephiews and nieces when they visit, bugs the hell outa their mum
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by Sweetfinger » Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:57 pm
Nudger wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:21 am
Yup, slightly wider spacing felt better after my 1st harp "hohner".. Also felt more responsive.
Got a full set of harps by Jambone? "birthday present". Wouldnt recommend.
I give them to my nephiews and nieces when they visit, bugs the hell outa their mum
They don't call it the "misery whistle" for nothin!
Was your Hohner German or Chinese made?
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by Nudger » Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:16 pm
Sweetfinger wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:57 pm
Nudger wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:21 am
Yup, slightly wider spacing felt better after my 1st harp "hohner".. Also felt more responsive.
Got a full set of harps by Jambone? "birthday present". Wouldnt recommend.
I give them to my nephiews and nieces when they visit, bugs the hell outa their mum
They don't call it the "misery whistle" for nothin!
Was your Hohner German or Chinese made?
Wouldnt know..
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by UlricvonCatalyst » Sat Mar 02, 2024 1:39 am
I got one of them Suzuki Manjis from a friend for my 50th birthday a few years back. Seems a step up in quality from my Hohner Marine Bands and Blues Harps, but just being a dabbler I think its quality could be wasted on me.
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by firesgt911 » Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:31 am
I've played harmonica for a few years now. I am far from gig worthy, but I get a lot of joy from it. It has opened me up to music that I have otherwise not experienced. It has become my number two instrument.
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by jakeisjake » Thu Aug 29, 2024 11:09 am
I play mostly Special 20s (I have a few others, but the 20s are the most comfortable for me).
I also can only play straight harp. I've tried cross harp and just can't do it.
Harmonicas are a lot of fun!
If I was a byrd, I'd be mighty sore every time they shut the door and I don't think I'd sing...