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Currently I have been playing my Balone Burini Vibrandoeon That has the S curve brass pipe with moisture release button, after about 15 minutes of play, you will hear a sort of gurgling sound which indicates the pipe is starting to get filled with moisture at the bottom of the s curve. My practice is to simply press the release button every so often within the 15 min period and no issues. The S curve really collects a lot of moisture and minimizes moisture at the reeds. Try looping the hose and see if it collects moisture within the loop after some play.
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I see. for computer recording (In the Box) much of the effects can be used as you mention with plug-ins. but for live application the systems are completely different and to me more complicated. For reverb Big Sky is great pedal, I have not used the plug-in for reverb plug-in I use the abby roads plate reverb from waves, a fantastic plug-in. for Live use I prefer and use the Chase Bliss CXM 1978 reverb pedal. In the old pictures of my pedal board, I started with a Cathedral Pedal (reverb) from Electro harmonics I was not very happy and tried several other models before I ended with the CXM. I am not sure what kind of Synth sounds you are looking for but Electro Harmonix has the Synth9 pedal Personally I am not a big fan of these type of pedals as they are all a bit inconsistant with different melodicas. Note that these pedals were made for guitars and not for reed instruments with a pick up so I have found that individual pedals seam to work best. (IMHO) in my Video “What you going to do I use many effect pedals on my melodica to create a synth effect. (Solo starts at 109).

These effects were all done with pedals with reverb provided during mx.

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https://www.themelodicamuseum.com/our-teamGuitar synth pedal with a Melodica ?

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Hello Maurizio, Have been using pedals for many years and have used them with all the Hammond melodions and some of my own. Note that some pedals react better with the 44H than the HP version. This primarilly is how each pedal responds to the signal it is getting from the pickup of the melodion. The use of a boost pedal adds to deliver a better and stronger signal to the pedals. Here is a little I wrote on pedals 8 years ago, my setup has changed quite a bit since then.

Effect pedals for your Melodica

this site shows a newer version of my pedalboard and yet this has changed for an even better response.

https://www.themelodicamuseum.com/our-team

please let me know if you have specific questions you may have or on any pedal you may be interested in using with your Hammond 44
thanks
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I remember a few years back I made a post here about a box I would play into to reduce the sound to stop annoying my family lol. But I would think if you have an extra mouth piece you can sacrifice, plug the hole with cotton or paper and use your Pianica as a silent instrument. I can’t remember when, but we also came up with a minor solution which was to plug the mouthpiece hole with something hard enough that you can drill a small hole and this will reduce the volume that will come out of the Pianica. You need to start with a very small hole and work your way up to a larger hole until it sounds. Note some reeds will not sound due to the amount of air needed, but you can hear some of the reeds to give you an idea of what you are playing
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Thanks Daren for the info on this book, I just ordered it and looking forward to the read. Reed making is something I would really like to try someday and understanding the use of past material used is really interesting to me. 🙂
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Douglas, the Suzuki A-25C is a great Melodion, you actually got a great deal. This model is hard to come by and rarely come up on Ebay and other auction sites. The estimated value is approx. $75-125 depending on its condition, and if it came with its mouth piece (straight and Flex hose) as well as its case. Note: they can be worth a lot less of they are in bad shape such as broken key, case, or with a lot of markings on the keys that can not be removed. I hope this helps
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In searching for more information on the wooden blow accordion, I came across an advertisement of the Rudolp Wurlitzer Co. in Cincinnati showing what I believe to be the same model listed as German Blow Accordion # 379 Unforunately I am unable to post the advertisement. I will send to Daren and maybe he will be able to post.
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I actually picked up a V2 recently to try to replace the body. Unfortunately I will not get to it for at least several months after I finish my current projects. I will definitely do it.
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fortunately I will be seeing the Bayanita in the next few days as its coming my way and then I will be shipping it to Mexico City for Luis due to shipping issues with the seller :). I am sure Luis will do a video. They are rare and unfortunately for me I have bid on (2) before this one and have lost (3) now :(. At least it went to another collector.

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Unfortunately I was out bid by my friend Luis Carillo from Melodica Gallery, we were talking about it a couple minutes right after the auction ended. We usually are bidding for the same Melodicas. I just purchased a couple of Tombo Piano Horn from him in Mexico City, Luckily my sister is currently there and he gave them to her to bring to me in the US so I saved on shipping.
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Daren you know me so well, Yes I am on that one looking to add it to the International Melodica Museum for all to enjoy.
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Hello Jelte, I own several Clavietta’s and most I have purchased will have some sort of beat. The good news is that they are very simple to repair. Air leaks come from a few areas. Primarily from broken valve stops that have dried and broken off. Second the gasket at the air chamber again simple to replace. Third and most uncommon bent air chamber and a little harder to fix. if you see a Clavietta and the back screws have been over tightened and screws seam to be sunk in, this may be the case. Lastly, cracked and broken dried reed wax that lets air escape. The valve washers can be replaced with rubber washers available at most hardware stores and big box like Home Depot. a 1/2″ over all size with with a 1/8″ hole that is 1/16″ thick. this is a common size. For the chamber gasket you can purchase leather lace on amazon that is !/8″ wide and 1/16″ thick, normally sold in a spool, unfortunately you will be left with a lot of extra but not to expensive. For the broken reed wax, you can purchase a small piece of accordion wax on Ebay. place the wax in a small can “like a tuna can” on your stove and heat until it starts to smoke remove from the heat and use a small artist brush as cheap as you can find as they will tossed after use. Dip the brush in the wax and spot fill any areas that appear to have cracks. For the bent chamber, remove the brass air diffuser with a screw driver (it will pop our very easy) lay flat on back side and with a wooden dowel tap with a small hammer to flatten the areas at the screw holes. Check on a flat surface to see if the chamber cover sits flat with no gaps. a simple way to check if there are air leaks, mix up some soap and water mixture and with a eye dropper wet areas around the chamber and blow with out depressing any of the keys if there are leaks bubble will show up at in those area.
I hope this helps, the Clavietta is a great melodica and usually found relatively in tune.
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Try to run the top of the melodica through hot water then cold water from your kitchen faucet a few times, this tens to expand and contract the plastic causing it to loosen up.
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Thanks Daren, Thanks Carola

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