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Alan Brinton replied to the topic Hohmer HM 901 (Soprano) Problems in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 10 years, 2 months ago
I think that’s an alto, Kenneth. But, in any case, unless I could return it, I’d open it up and take a look inside. If the reeds are discolored, it’s not new. The HM-901 is not being marketed anymore. It sounds like there may be something interfering with some of the reeds. Maybe some debris got in there — food particles, lint from cloth used to…Read more
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Lowboy replied to the topic Hohner Melodica, classic versus new in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
Hi All,
I have lots to say to Hohner and about vintage melodicas, but I must get to work. I will contribute later.
However, I would love to hear what the Professional 36 sounds like. Thanks for the photos Melodica-me.
Lowboy
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Lowboy replied to the topic Further refinement of harmonica sound using a melodica in the forum Melodica technique 10 years, 2 months ago
Hi Alan,
I think what you may be interpreting as bending is actually the illusion of bending. In several places I am playing legato (playing smoothly and running the notes together) and using chromatic notes and scales to imitate bending.
Because I am blowing hard, I think some other notes are sounding a bit thick and wavy during the attach and…Read more
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Melodica-Me replied to the topic Hohner Melodica, classic versus new in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 2 months ago
I need to hire a 12 year old to show me how to upload pictures wow. Here we go pictures of the Hohner Professional 36 and Piano 36 for…Read more
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Melodica-Me replied to the topic Hohner Melodica, classic versus new in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 2 months ago