Photo—-Tubing and Fixture for Hohner Melodica
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Okay, now that makes sense. So the melodica can be rocked. I see that you already explained about tucking the melodica under the chin. There must be some good reason why I wasn’t paying attention. So I need a 5/8″ OD elbow. Or, to simplify matters, I can use a Yamaha blow tube, which has an elbow, with a piece of 5/8″ OD, 1/2″ ID vinyl tubing as a collar (or insert affixed to the melodica). I have one of the old ones here that has two 13″ segments. So, here we go. It works. One of us is a genius. I guess it’s you, but I’m a quick study.
Hi Alan,
That looks pretty good. In fact the Hohners came stock with a 90 degree elbow that I use with my setup. You may want to rotate the elbow 180 degrees so it faces the back of the keys so it does not get in the way of your playing hand.
Regards,
Lowboy
Nice recording Alan. Now seal tighter and role more and you will get a deeper wha wha effect. Wear clothing that will either seal and reflect well (your leather shirt from 1970) or absorb sound until you really role the melodica out to expose the back (your heaviest Christmas sweater over a sweatshirt might work). Lowboy
I’m on my way out the door to pick out my new wardrobe at the Idaho Youth Ranch Thrift Store.
Forgot to look in the box, so didn’t notice those stock elbows. That’s why they call me Professor.
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