[barbara weiss]

In my opinion, not a poor choice because I like the Yamaha 25 feels to play; it feels light and nimble. I agree that the F-F range is not optimal.

I would rather have A-A. I would buy d-d as mentioned in this discussion.

The Suzuki MX27 is great, and range is F-g. the extra notes make a difference to me. It is one of my favorites to play. I have two; the one that says Made in Japan on the case with Japanese on the body of the melodica is better feeling and sounding than the one that I have that has no such writing. (both cases says Suzuki MX27).

[barbara weiss]

here’s a start about using beeswax to tune. The tool is called kistka

tools:

techniques:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIeBz2qAu_k   
at 4:45

  at 4:25

I think it is best to practice drawing with the kistka before going near a reed, to learn the technique. Wax comes out most easily if you hold the tool perpendicular to the surface.Before using the tool on each reed, I always draw a line on a plate first (never tried a paper plate) to make sure that a big blob doesn’t come out first! None of the videos warns you about that! 

[barbara weiss]

Hi all!
I use beeswax and a tool (kiska, used in Russian egg wax/dying) to add small amounts to the tip of the reed (for flattening), or base (for sharpening) of the reeds. You have to be careful you don’t get wax in the the gap, or that you accidentally wipe it off when drying the reeds.
I never have to worry about scraping too much off.
If anyone is interested, I can get a source for the tool and black wax (easier to see).

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