Paul Durham

Paul Durham posted an update 2 months ago

Frances, no I haven’t. But I’ve always suspected these are very generic chinese models rebadged for the specific market, See my comments a few weeks ago about chinese sourcing,
Paul Durham posted an update 2 months, 2 weeks ago

To learn more about China sourcing sss https://www.made-in-china.com/products-search/hot-china-products/Melodica.html.
Paul Durham posted an update 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hi, Dee. As far as I know the Melodica Men are sourcing their melodicas from china..
Paul Durham posted an update 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Got my Eastar 37 Fantastic. If you should disguise the names, no one can tall the difference with the Performer that cost me 85 dollars.
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Further research shows reviews of the Eastar melodica has a 9.8 satisfaction rating, the top instrument for 2018. Think this was an awesome opportunity to pay only $$22.49 US.

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Paul Durham posted an update 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Put in a new order for an Easter 37 KEY melodica from china. I was impressed by the technical spec’s that they are using phosphor bronze reeds. Has anyone here had any experience with this brand?
- Paul Durham replied 2 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Further research shows reviews of the Eastar melodica has a 9.8 satisfaction rating, the top instrument for 2018. Think this was an awesome opportunity to pay only $$22.49 US.
Paul Durham posted an update 4 months, 1 week ago

WELCOME, Gary. You’ve picked a geat instrument. Decide on a style you like. Practice your breathing. And play to your heart’s content.
Paul Durham posted an update 7 months, 2 weeks ago

See The complete uinstrument at…[Read more]
Paul Durham posted an update 7 months, 3 weeks ago

After all your excellent observations on the E, I am not planning to get one. The sense that the new model may be more adult seems largely a marketring ploy if only the case has changed.
Paul Durham posted an update 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Had a gift recently and thought I’d pick up another Woodnote as I had passed along the one I purchased. I was surprised to receive a new model – black – which is no longer a faux yamaha. It was very nice and richer tone. I think they will be very competetive in the Mid-range pricing.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Yamaha P37E in the forum General melodica discussion 8 months ago

Very exited to hear your initial reaction to the 37E. Hoping they will soon be sold in the U.S. market.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Yamaha P37E in the forum General melodica discussion 9 months, 1 week ago

Black hoses are now available as an aftermarket upgrade on Ebay … and yes I think they add a certain elegance.
Paul Durham replied to the topic Yamaha P37E in the forum General melodica discussion 9 months, 1 week ago

We should be cautious about labeling the less expensive end of the market “FOR CHILDREN”. I have purchased many of these to inspect and have found most very good. I can’t say how long they would play in tune or how long less expensive reeds would be reliable, but as many of us have said in the past, they make a great intreduction to the world…[Read more]
Paul Durham replied to the topic Yamaha P37E in the forum General melodica discussion 9 months, 1 week ago

Alan, how nuch is 13,000 yen in American dollars?
Paul Durham replied to the topic Hohner Student 32 gasket leakage in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Not faulting you for wanting to learn something about melodica repair, but the next time you are able to spend about $100 it would be smart to look at the Suzuki M37. It is a metal framed instrument with great resonance that I think you would really enjoy playing,
Paul Durham replied to the topic Hohner Student 32 gasket leakage in the forum Melodica construction, repair and maintenance 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Have not seen it yet, but I got a Student 32 on ebay for $9 + $9 Shipping. It is without a case but reported to be completely working. If this is the future of used melodica prices, why invest $$$ and labor in repairs. Many Hohner clones are out there in the $30 range brand new and can be favorable in their comparison. So you must ask…[Read more]
Paul Durham posted an update 10 months, 1 week ago

Feel that the W-37 reflects the interest expressed on the forum. Right now it is out of my price range. but I am very glad for the venture they have made into the frontier of high qua;ity.
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thanks for your interest, but due to a stroke handicap I really don’t do photos anymore. The instrument is a typical M32c with blue metal frame. I feel the metal frame adds alot of resonance.
I have one already and also an M37c.

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Paul Durham posted an update 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Won a nice metal frame Suzuki on Ebay for only $30 yesterday. Was offered by some people labeled as pickers.
- Luis melodion replied 10 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  hey, please share with us a photo 🙂
  - Paul Durham replied 10 months, 3 weeks ago
    
    Thanks for your interest, but due to a stroke handicap I really don’t do photos anymore. The instrument is a typical M32c with blue metal frame. I feel the metal frame adds alot of resonance.
    I have one already and also an M37c.
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 11 months, 1 week ago

Jim, welcome. There is some historical training literature be Hohner. This is available from time to time on Ebay. Otherwise almost any ez play book that provides melody would be useful. That, and an understanding of reading music, will complete your training desires. Best of luck!

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- Jim R replied 11 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thanks, Paul. I’ll start looking – and playing!
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