Paul Durham

Paul Durham replied to the topic Yamaha P37E in the forum General melodica discussion 1 week 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 1 month, 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  hey, please share with us a photo 🙂
  - Paul Durham replied 2 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 3 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 3 months, 1 week ago
  
  Thanks, Paul. I’ll start looking – and playing!
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 3 months, 4 weeks ago

My impression of the plus was the fexible mouthpiece was very similar to the Hammond mouthpiece that some folks had been purchasing as an upgrade. Now it can be obtained with the plus package from the start.

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- Tom Teasley replied 3 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Thanks, guys! That’s pretty much what I figured. FWIW, I like the Suzuki the best for the action (this coming from a drummer) and the Yamaha for the tone (but not intonation) for the easily available melodicas. i’ll try to post some video when I get it.
Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 4 months, 2 weeks ago

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-36-37-Keys-Universal-ABS-Melodica-Pianica-Mouthpiece-Tube-Child-Kid-Gift/322190841527?epid=23008466581&hash=item4b041216b7:g:KM4AAOSwZ1BXd6y5 is the replacement tube I buy most often.

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Paul Durham posted a new activity comment 4 months, 2 weeks ago

I’m in the U.S. and I shop on ebay.

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- Paul Durham replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-36-37-Keys-Universal-ABS-Melodica-Pianica-Mouthpiece-Tube-Child-Kid-Gift/322190841527?epid=23008466581&hash=item4b041216b7:g:KM4AAOSwZ1BXd6y5 is the replacement tube I buy most often.
Paul Durham posted an update 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Welcome, Ngo Minh Tan. I have bought many of the replacement tubes under $4. They are very good. And I have bought several used melodicas. From melodyhorns to vintage pianicas I have gotten fine instruments.
- Ngo Minh Tan replied 4 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Hi Paul Durham, can I ask you the site you bought your melodocas ?
  - Paul Durham replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    I’m in the U.S. and I shop on ebay.
    - Paul Durham replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
      
      https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-36-37-Keys-Universal-ABS-Melodica-Pianica-Mouthpiece-Tube-Child-Kid-Gift/322190841527?epid=23008466581&hash=item4b041216b7:g:KM4AAOSwZ1BXd6y5 is the replacement tube I buy most often.
Paul Durham posted an update 6 months, 2 weeks ago

David, this appears to be an extended mouthpiece that was available with some of the Hohner 36 series. Notice also the rectangular nature of the mouthpiece so that the fitting at the melodica does not use the round mouthpieces.
Paul Durham posted an update 6 months, 4 weeks ago

picked up a Hurricane Harps melodica for $17.94 on a black friday bargain yesterday.
Paul Durham replied to the topic my farthest g on the left doesnt make sound in the forum General melodica discussion 7 months, 2 weeks ago

First you want to blow no harder than it takes to sound your notes. You can hurt the reeds when blowing too hard. Second please tell us more about your melodica. Is it new and the tone has never played?
Paul Durham posted an update 8 months ago

Welcome to our new members
Paul Durham replied to the topic Melodica Men on Youtube in the forum General melodica discussion 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Yet for all their talent the received the gong on The Gong Show. And what’s even worse, The Celebrities referred to the melodica as a toy! Thankfully this site is slowly overcoming that notion.
Paul Durham posted an update 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Just viewed this awesome paint job. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yYBaj_Ws_pc
- Daren Banarsë replied 8 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  funky!
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