Paul Durham

Paul Durham posted an update 5 days, 18 hours ago

After some internet searching, I found the Woodnote 32 also by several sellers on Walmart.com. They also were using the same visual of the Irin Brand. What was most curious was it was listed as a clearance item.

Seems as if the Woodnote people were testing the launch of the smaller unit and have changed their mind before even presentation…[Read more]
Paul Durham posted an update 6 days, 4 hours ago

The Rise Melodica got rehomed a couple of days ago and I’m on to a new venture. This one’s kind a blind date situation since there are wrong visuals being used on ebay. But I have written the seller and been assured that the instrument is a woodnote 32 key melodica. That is something that I have not seen on the web before. Coming some day…[Read more]
Paul Durham posted an update 1 week, 4 days ago

Just got the Rise by Sawtoorh melodica. Compares very closely to a Stagg. My only concern is that the keys are stamped with learning aid (1-7 AND Do, Re, Mi etc.). Makes the impression this is for a beginner.
Paul Durham replied to the topic I spot a melodica! in the forum General melodica discussion 1 week, 5 days ago

I took the Quiz and didn’t get it right. The answer was C, As you point out not one tune isw all that distinct.
Paul Durham posted an update 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Has anyone tried the Rise Melodica by Sawtooth yet. Since it was selling for just $18 i decided to try it. I’m wondering if at that price it is going to be more like the Irin models?
Paul Durham replied to the topic I spot a melodica! in the forum General melodica discussion 2 weeks, 1 day ago

I can’t hear much difference — I think that because the computer began with common melodic information the computer generated tune is totally believable.
Paul Durham posted an update 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Nice Photo of the cassotto model. As I recall that was a special model intended for a raspier sound.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Custom Cases for Melodicas in the forum General melodica discussion 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Awesome, Bruno. Thanks for sharing !
Paul Durham replied to the topic Possible Clogged Spit Valve in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 2 weeks, 5 days ago

The spit valve is a spring mechanism. Not complicated at all. When you attempt to blow (Without pushing any keys) you will feel resistance. Next, push the spit valve, and you will sense the change that air is escaping. You may not feel the air stream where you are holding the melodica, but the lack of resistance will tell you that you are…[Read more]
Paul Durham replied to the topic Research Masters focusing on Melodica and Composition (Split: 2017 Melodica Goals!) in the forum General melodica discussion 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Nathan. I enjoyed your videos. Was that the Suzuki Pro?
Paul Durham replied to the topic Keyboard Harmonica Solos in an Acoustic Roots Rock Setting in the forum Members’ melodica recordings 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Very convincing bending. If you had not told us, I would have taken your playing for a blues harp, Lowboy !
Paul Durham posted an update 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Alan, I have seen some “Student” models actually selling for a higher price. Many show they are shipping in from Japan. Since I see the Hohner brand logo which is missing from current production do you suppose that the “STUDENT’ is just New Old Stock. Here in the U.S. I don”t see Guitar Center or other major retailers having them in stock.
Paul Durham posted an update 3 weeks, 5 days ago

I’m still breaking my promise to myself to stop buying melodicas, but mostly because while watching what is happening on ebay I see some wonderful bargains. Last night I made an offer of 23.50 US on a very lightly used Hohner 32b. I had one previously but had let someone have it since I already have a Performer as a main instrument. I’m…[Read more]
- Alan Brinton replied 3 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  I have the Instructor, which is what came when I ordered the Student. I have read comments of others who had the same experience or. I’m skeptical about the Instructor having better reeds. These are mass produced in China. Not a problem, but it seems unlikely that Hohner would bother to use superior reeds in an “Instructor” version that sells for…[Read more]
Paul Durham posted an update 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Welcome, Christoffer == Folks on here are used to me saying I could hardly wait to move up from my button keys Hohner. It has only been in the last two years that there has been growing interest in them.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Refinish of Yamaha P-32D in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 4 weeks ago

Love the custom look of your finishes. Great work, Alan!
Paul Durham replied to the topic New Monsters of Melodica Recording World Session II "Take Five" in the forum Members’ melodica recordings 1 month ago

Nice “HARP” bluesy sound. Really shows the versatility of the melodica as a serious instrument.
Paul Durham posted an update 1 month ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BojLP8D8t8s a really good look at the air supply. Wish this performer was in our forum.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Bass Melodica in Small Band Setting? in the forum General melodica discussion 1 month ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zcYThCQzA2w evidently the air supply is in the backpack?
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 1 month ago

Got the melodica today. Had to use an extra o-ring to fit the tube kit but that was the only snag. The stickers on the keys really dont look so bad so I decided to leave them. Found the feet on the bottom a little small so I couldn’t get more than a muffled tone on my bed (has a thick comforter) but found a way to spread my knees and suport the…[Read more]

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Paul Durham replied to the topic Bass Melodica in Small Band Setting? in the forum General melodica discussion 1 month ago

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7mNiFYcvJ5A Here’s a unique look at a bass melodica performance. Since he’s singing I’m not quite sure but think there may be an air supply in the coat?
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