[Harp-L] Bushman reeds

[Matthew Smart <matthewsmart@xxxxxxxxx>]

I Have a new set of low f and high g Bushman if someone wants a custom

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On Jun 30, 2011, at 4:38 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

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>   2. Re: Bass Harmonica - advice needed (Emile Damico)
>   3. Re: cruciform needle punch (Jerry Deall)
>   4. Hohner Thunderbird Harp (blyburn@xxxxxxxxxxx)
>   5. Re: Turbuharp ELX electric harp (fjm)
>   6. Re: Brazilian Suzuki Endorsers (Winslow Yerxa)
>   7. racks (Stephen)
>   8. New video posted (Dennis M. Cooper)
>   9. Re: Turbuharp ELX electric harp (philharpn@xxxxxxx)
>  10. Re: Turbuharp ELX electric harp (fjm)
>  11. Re: racks (Vern)
>  12. Re: racks (Filip Jers)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:38:37 -0400
> From: Jim Rumbaugh <jrumbaug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Delta Frost Reed Plates
> To: Brian Walker <bluesking55@xxxxxxxxx>, <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> will the Suzuki Promaster reed plates fit the Delta?
> 
> I have taken reeds from my Promaster and put them on my Delta Frost with no 
> problems.
> 
> Jim Rumbaugh 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:08:51 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Emile Damico <oatss_oatflakes@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Bass Harmonica - advice needed
> To: Blunt White <playharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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> You might want to check out some bass guitar books to.
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Blunt White <playharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, June 30, 2011 6:46:58 AM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Bass Harmonica - advice needed
> 
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> 
> 
> Planning to buy one and learn how play it.  Recommenadations welcome on A or C 
> tuning, brand and self teaching guides.   I have an email into Bob Berthiaume 
> (book 1 &2 and CD's) and plan on calling Judy Simpson Smith about her 
> instruction book.  Thanks, Blunt                           
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:04:42 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch
> To: Splash! <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Also a "Pilot Broach" for cleaning out gas appliance nozzles. One note of care though, these 'needle' like tools are very hard and brittle, so easy to break off in the hole. 
> 
> Thanks Jerry, 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Splash!" <celtiac@xxxxxxxxx> 
> To: "harp-L list" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 4:20:31 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch 
> 
> Try welding supply. Files for cleaning welding tips might work. 
> ????? 
> 
> Just sayin; 
> 
> When life asks you to jump in... 
> Splash! 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Robert Hale" <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> To: "harp-L list" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:36 PM 
> Subject: [Harp-L] cruciform needle punch 
> 
> 
>> It has been mentioned on the list to use a cruciform needle to enlarge the 
>> reed hole before relocating it to another plate. (Cruciform refers to the 
>> shape of an X, tapered to a needle tip. Insert the tool, rotate, and the 
>> four wings cut the hole larger.) 
>> 
>> I haven't been able to find either this tool, OR tiny needle files for the 
>> same task. 
>> 
>> Any help, please? Thank you. 
>> 
>> Stay well 
>> Play well 
>> 
>> Robert Hale is the DUKE of WAIL 
>> Distance Learning via Webcam 
>> http://www.youtube.com/ 
>> <http://www.youtube.com/dukeofwail>dukeofwail<http://www.youtube.com/dukeofwail> 
>> Gilbert AZ (Phoenix) 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:13:55 +0000 (UTC)
> From: blyburn@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [Harp-L] Hohner Thunderbird Harp
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> Someone had mentioned the Thunderbird harmonica recently.Ã  I'm looking forward to hearing when they will be available.Ã  Dennis Gruenling has some info on his site... 
> 
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> http://dennisgruenling.com/ 
> 
> 
> -Bryan 
> 
> Frederick, MD
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:16:40 -0700
> From: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Turbuharp ELX electric harp
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> I had seen this offer awhile ago.  I was kind of surprised that nobody 
> mentioned it before Jens and I'm also surprised it's doing so badly.  13 
> days to go and not even close to funding.  I really like the Kickstarter 
> concept.  I recently helped fund a start up bicycle lock which not only 
> funded long before the deadline they actually got about 3 times what 
> they were asking for.  Technology doesn't move forward without 
> investors.  Don't we as the harmonica community have an interest in 
> supporting harmonica innovations?  I'm also kind of surprised that Jim 
> Antaki has been so quiet about this project.  He's reported to harp-l 
> previously but we really haven't heard much since the earlier Harmonica 
> John videos.  So here's the link again,
> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turboharp/turboharp-elx-the-electric-harmonica-of-the-future
> 
> What I'll bet is that if you help fund this project you'll see an actual 
> product in your hands a lot faster than the people who helped fund a 
> less formal startup of an American harmonica company.  fjm
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:28:48 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Brazilian Suzuki Endorsers
> To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Both Thiago and Pablo have been featured at recent SPAH conventions.
> 
> I'm not an endorser of any harmonica brand - I'm a friend to all who make good 
> products. But I'm pleased to see these artists working with a manufacturer with 
> great and always improving products and the stability and reach to ensure 
> supply.
> 
> Winslow
> 
> Winslow Yerxa
> Author, Harmonica For Dummies ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
> Harmonica instructor, The Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
> Resident expert, bluesharmonica.com
> Columnist, harmonicasessions.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Brendan Power <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 11:23:26 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Brazilian Suzuki Endorsers
> 
> The USA has long been Harmonica Central, but anyone in touch with the
> contemporary scene will know that certain other countries have developed
> particularly healthy harp cultures that throw up a clutch of great players.
> France is one, and another that instantly comes to mind is Brazil.
> 
> Suzuki is proud to announce endorsement deals with three of the finest
> modern Brazilian harp players - all quite different in their chosen
> instruments and musical scenes, but really worth checking out if you don't
> know them already.
> 
> THIAGO CERVEIRA
> Thiago has been quietly wowing attendees of the past two SPAH events with
> his intelligent, original approach to the diatonic harp. (In case you need
> reminding, he was that modest guy sitting in a corner playing jazz guitar
> and outstanding improvisational harp in a rack). Thiago takes his own road,
> using a tuning that is the bottom 3 holes of the diatonic mirrored all the
> way up. It requires a lot of precise bending but he's really carved out his
> own style with this layout - as you can hear in these videos:
> 
> Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSavyqHpRZA
> Jazz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBC5ZnNbF9w
> Bossa Nova: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGPlyALCLC4
> 
> It's refreshing to hear a truly original approach on the diatonic. You can
> hear more of Thiago's music here: www.myspace.com/thiago_cerveira
> 
> ROBSON FERNANDES
> Robson is more in the old school Blues vein, known  in Brazil and beyond for
> his fat tone and clean technique. He mixes the classic Green Bullet sound
> with occasional overblows and fast runs. If you like contemporary harp with
> a strong Blues basis, check him out:
> 
> Website: 
> http://www.robsonfernandes.com/
> 
> Youtube:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5OLKT-ufsk
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lr9AGL4BG8A
> 
> PABLO FAGUNDES
> Pablo started on the diatonic but has become known for his dedication to
> playing Brazilian music styles like choro and forrà on the chromatic
> harmonica. It's a beautiful thing hearing him totally in sync with the great
> musicians of his home country  - he makes it sound as if the chromatic was
> made for this music. If you want to hear something exotic and different on
> the chromatic, have a listen to Pablo's playing in the clips below.
> 
> YouTube:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9Rd6pgVH7I
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7OfkFq6t8I&feature=related
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIBJXr1hFmA&feature=related
> 
> Website: 
> http://www.myspace.com/pablofagundes1
> 
> These three Suzuki artists are just a few of the excellent contemporary
> harmonica players in Brazil's thriving scene, but they give you an idea of
> the wide range of styles played to a very high level there. I've never been
> to Brazil but it's top of the list for places I'd love to play - maybe 2012!
> 
> Brendan Power
> WEBSITE: http://www.brendan-power.com 
> YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic  
> 
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:27:29 -0700
> From: "Stephen" <boogieblue@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] racks
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Can anyone direct me to someone selling (good) well built,strudy harp
> holder. To me the average one offered by most major harmonica  makers are
> cheap ,uncomfortable and don't work efficient.Mahalo  Kona Steve
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:53:39 -0600
> From: "Dennis M. Cooper" <dcooper@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] New video posted
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <000201cc374e$a71db320$f5591960$@dennis-cooper.com>
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> 
> Last night of the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest & Festival...
> Bad lighting, marginal audio quality and one exhausted harmonica player. 
> I was so tired that I sat down for the show. Last of ten performances during
> the week-long event...
> 
> http://youtu.be/pli5uNWazZ0
> 
> Who's going to Yellow Pine this year????
> 
> Best Regards,
> Dennis M. Cooper
> http://dennis-cooper.com
> http://harmonicabootcamp.com
> http://harmonicaworkshop.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:57:26 -0400
> From: philharpn@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Turbuharp ELX electric harp
> To: bad_hat@xxxxxxxx, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <8CE056EB013E645-BD0-1111C@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> I'm supporting this venture. It combines two things I like: harmonica and gadgets.
> Phil Lloyd
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thu, Jun 30, 2011 11:16 am
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Turbuharp ELX electric harp
> 
> 
> I had seen this offer awhile ago.  I was kind of surprised that nobody mentioned it before Jens and I'm also surprised it's doing so badly.  13 days to go and not even close to funding.  I really like the Kickstarter concept.  I recently helped fund a start up bicycle lock which not only funded long before the deadline they actually got about 3 times what they were asking for.  Technology doesn't move forward without investors.  Don't we as the harmonica community have an interest in supporting harmonica innovations?  I'm also kind of surprised that Jim Antaki has been so quiet about this project.  He's reported to harp-l previously but we really haven't heard much since the earlier Harmonica John videos.  So here's the link again, 
> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/turboharp/turboharp-elx-the-electric-harmonica-of-the-future 
> 
> What I'll bet is that if you help fund this project you'll see an actual product in your hands a lot faster than the people who helped fund a less formal startup of an American harmonica company.  fjm 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:44:45 -0700
> From: fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Turbuharp ELX electric harp
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <4E0CD22D.6060703@xxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> 
> The only knock I can see on the elx is that it is extremely right 
> handed.  Oh well at least it's not as dangerous to use left handed as a 
> chainsaw is.  fjm
> 
> 
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:05:42 -0700
> From: Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] racks
> To: Stephen <boogieblue@xxxxxxx>
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <C59BB0D9-1B88-433F-AA79-AA1A0BF483DA@xxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> That was exactly my impression of commercially available racks when I designed the Ergonomic-Neck-Rack (ENR) about ten years ago.  You can hold a diatonic or chromatic harp to your lips in your optimum playing position and adjust the ENR to hold it there.
> 
> You can see several pictures, read a description, and order one from: 
> http://www.builderofstuff.com/enr.html
> 
> I claim that it is the Maserati of neck racks.
> Those who have 'em love 'em.  Those who don't complain about the price.
> 
> Vern
> 
> On Jun 30, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> Can anyone direct me to someone selling (good) well built, sturdy harp
>> holder. To me the average one offered by most major harmonica  makers are
>> cheap ,uncomfortable and don't work efficient. Mahalo  Kona Steve
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:01:24 +0200
> From: Filip Jers <filip.jers@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] racks
> To: Vern <jevern@xxxxxxx>, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx, Stephen
>    <boogieblue@xxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <10AFF7AC-179D-4ADE-96D1-CE05732386E0@xxxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> Interesting subject !
> 
> I would like to try your model Vern. Looks very good
> 
> I use the Sonnenschein Harmonica Rack , from Germany, http://www.slk-harmonica-rack.com/ , its very good. A bit heavy, but good. 
> 
> Two videos where I use it, 
> 
> Nuages
> 
> http://youtu.be/e-HhLgAxsrI
> 
> 
> 
> Sweet Georgia Brown
> 
> http://youtu.be/yYhjlg9AqYU
> 
> 
> 
> 
> All the best
> 
> Filip Jers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 30 jun 2011 kl. 22.05 skrev Vern:
> 
>> That was exactly my impression of commercially available racks when I designed the Ergonomic-Neck-Rack (ENR) about ten years ago.  You can hold a diatonic or chromatic harp to your lips in your optimum playing position and adjust the ENR to hold it there.
>> 
>> You can see several pictures, read a description, and order one from: 
>> http://www.builderofstuff.com/enr.html
>> 
>> I claim that it is the Maserati of neck racks.
>> Those who have 'em love 'em.  Those who don't complain about the price.
>> 
>> Vern
>> 
>> On Jun 30, 2011, at 9:27 AM, Stephen wrote:
>> 
>>> Can anyone direct me to someone selling (good) well built, sturdy harp
>>> holder. To me the average one offered by most major harmonica  makers are
>>> cheap ,uncomfortable and don't work efficient. Mahalo  Kona Steve
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> Filip Jers
> 
> 
> www.filipjers.com
> 
> phone: 0046 768 08 25 50
> 
> 
> www.myspace.com/filipjers
> 
> 
> 
> 
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