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Alan Brinton started the topic BIAB in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
This isn’t a melodica specific topic, but I wonder if others in this forum use Band In A Box with their melodicas. My focus is mainly on Jazz tunes, and I took up the melodica mainly for the purpose of learning Jazz standards, getting a better appreciation of the as a serious Jazz listener, and trying to do a little improvising. BIAB, which my…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
Good additions, Kevin. I notice on my new Suzuki M-32C that the response on the bottom end is a bit slow. It’s otherwise a terrific melodica. The slow response does require more air. My lungs fail me on the Suzuki Bass 24.
I thought about tone color after I posted and was embarrassed that I overlooked something so important.
I think a…Read more
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Kevin replied to the topic Buying Criteria in the forum Buying a melodica 10 years, 3 months ago
Hey Alan,
What about the one I seem to be complaining about all the time!(ha,ha)
Breath response. How quickly a reed sounds after blowing.Perhaps under the same heading the air capacity. some melodicas take a lot of air in general, some not so much. Some play single notes fairly easily but if you try a three or four note chord it robs too much…Read more -
Kevin replied to the topic New Exalibur 37 in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 3 months ago
I’ve not tried the melodica but I have heard from someone who also had a bad time with the company?
I’m curious too especially about their Milwaukee special that is supposedly hand-tuned? -
Kevin replied to the topic Hohner Piano 36 in the forum Vintage Melodicas 10 years, 3 months ago
Hi Simchaleh,
I wouldn’t just take my word for it! It’s possible the Hohner I got may have been damaged or possibly a dud(it’s the only one I’ve played)?
It is true that it is constructed with an air channel and the air chamber is much larger than the Yamaha.
I’d say the Yamaha is easier for air control but the Hohner beats all with it’s…Read more