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Alan Brinton started the topic Hammond 44 in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
When I bought my Hammond 44, two available models were identified as The 44 and the 44HP. I wanted the acoustic version, so I ordered the 44 rather than the 44HP. When it arrived, I was surprised to discover that it had a pickup. The conclusion I drew was that the acoustic 44 actually also came with the pickup, but that this feature was not…Read more
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Alan Brinton started the topic Hammond 44 in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
When I bought my Hammond 44, two available models were identified as The 44 and the 44HP. I wanted the acoustic version, so I ordered the 44 rather than the 44HP. When it arrived, I was surprised to discover that it had a pickup. The conclusion I drew was that the acoustic 44 actually also came with the pickup, but that this feature was not…Read more
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Alan Brinton replied to the topic Buying Criteria in the forum Buying a melodica 10 years, 3 months ago
I completely agree with you that subjective preference is not the issue here and that “harmonica-like”, “accordion like” are the appropriate and useful descriptors. Although our preferences are subjective, a Suzuki Study-32 really does sound more like a harmonica than a Hammond 44 does.
Breath Response: I want to get back to this topic, Kevin. It…Read more
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Alan Brinton replied to the topic Clavietta in the forum Vintage Melodicas 10 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for the recommendation, Melodica-Me. I’ll keep an eye out for Claviettas. My guess is that low volume would not be an issue for me, as I’m not a performer, or a high volume player for that matter.
I don’t see an audio file, Troy. I’ve seen a couple of clavietta videos recently. I’ll try to insert the link to one of them…Read more
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Kevin replied to the topic Buying Criteria in the forum Buying a melodica 10 years, 3 months ago
I thought about tone color being a subjective quality Alan, but I guess I’m thinking in terms of providing some service to players looking to buy. After all most stores won’t let you play a melodica without buying it and I believe you are like me and maybe most people now are buying on-line sight unseen. So I think maybe some general statements…Read more