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Daren replied to the topic Mouthpieces & Tubes in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
I’m also keen on the Yamaha mouthpiece. It’s really comfortable. When playing a Hammond 44, I use the Suzuki mouthpiece from an M37, as I really don’t like those long pieces it comes with. I don’t use tubes at all, though I have experimented with clear flexible plastic tubing from a hardware shop before. That did work really well
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Daren replied to the topic Mid priced melodica in the forum Buying a melodica 10 years, 5 months ago
THe Schoenhut 37 arrived today. On close inspection it isn’t the same as the Yamaha, and doesn’t compare in terms of sound quality and playability. Takes a lot more effort to make a note sound, and the tone is uneven.
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Daren replied to the topic melodica in the forum General melodica discussion 10 years, 5 months ago
Please share any really interesting ones with us Kevin! Personally I’m interested in virtuoso players and new instruments/mods 🙂
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Daren replied to the topic Does anyone play without their shell? in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 10 years, 5 months ago
In my experience, the shell only makes a very small difference in the sound, with the exception of the Vibrandoneon, where removing the front panel results in a louder and much brighter tone. I bought a Mylodica alto. It looked great, but the wooden shell made no discernible difference to my ears.
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Eric started the topic Hurricane Harps melodica in the forum Buying a melodica 10 years, 5 months ago
Amazon carries a 37 key melodica by a company called Hurricane Harps. Tried to find more info but without success. Does anyone have any other info about them? What would the best site be to look at a variety of melodicas for purchase? Thanks