David I Am

Right, relax, its okay. You can do this. Melodica is a simple instrument, and they aren’t difficult to disassemble.

You’re going to likely need a small screwdriver and a medium screwdriver. technically ‘0.5’ ‘1’ and ‘2’ Phillips drivers will usually fit all the various screws.

Get yourself a magnet to hold screws, it’ll come in handy. My…[Read more]

I know what you are speaking of, I too have experienced this effect with various melodicas. (though I don’t remember specifically if my P37D has particularly exhibited this problem) – my suzuki melodion has for sure though.

So you get this situation where the internals of the instrument are saturated with condensation and water/salivations are…[Read more]

I had this exact thing happen and replaced it with an order from https://www.yamaha24x7.com/#/

You have to create yourself an account but its free and then you can order parts. Here’s what my confirmation email looked like in part:

Thank you for your recent purchase with us. Your Yamaha order is on it’s way.

Your order details are:
Order…[Read more]

You can inspect it but it may not be repairable.

Open up your melodica and inspect the critical reed here.

It could be encrusted with corrosion or some saliva bits, in which case, carefully clean it.

It could be not quite centered in the slot. Use feeler gauges (buy a set they’re cheap and useful) to check the positioning on either side – it…[Read more]

Oooh,from 5:10 to 5:50 – A MELODICA TUNING BELLOWS. I am taking intensive notes. I want to make one that works as efficiently as this one does! I particularly noticing the little spur that presses the reed up so you can file at it!

Thank you Mr. Brinton – I will create this tuner eventually, and don’t be too surprised if I try to solicit your help to alpha test what I come up with. I value your experience and feedback.

In considering how our aerophones are distressed diff between play vs. tuned, I can think of several factors – temperature is one, as our warm breath is…[Read more]

Wow, I overestimated the interest in this.

For what little it is worth, I have imported melodicas to the united states from japan and haven’t been hassled by any import duties – case in point, my recent purchase of a Yamaha P37D from ‘UJC Mart Japan’ via product page https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y7LVES – that would seem to indicate its possible to get such instruments in from…[Read more]