harpdude61
1433 posts
Jun 18, 2012
4:59 AM
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As many of you know I received the last set of harps that Chris "Buddha" Michalek shipped out a couple of days before his tragic passing.
These harps have been very sweet indeed.
The 5 draw on my "A" harp went out during a gig last week. No doubt this is the most used harp. It went almost 1/2 step flat. Sounds almost like the pitch of 5 blow. I'm sure a new reed is in order.
Anyway, I thought one of you top customizers might be interested in seeing what Chris was doing to his harps. I need the reed and a basic maintenance inspection.
I'm hoping for fairly quick turn-around.
Contact Duane harpdude61@yahoo.com
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Miles Dewar
1280 posts
Jun 18, 2012
2:33 PM
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Interesting. I was under the impression these harmonicas didn't break.
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sammyharp
182 posts
Jun 19, 2012
3:38 AM
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Contact Joe Spiers.
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jim
1264 posts
Jun 19, 2012
5:09 AM
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I was under the impression these were not played :-)
No, seriously. It's collectible.
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The Iceman
356 posts
Jun 19, 2012
6:43 AM
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If it's the 5 hole inhale, perhaps you are playing with too much force?
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harpdude61
1435 posts
Jun 19, 2012
8:30 AM
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Iceman..I have heard that about 5 draw but these harps are set for overbending. Too much force and the notes won't sound.
I have several stock GMs that I have been playing daily for over 3 years and no problems. One of those things I guess.
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chromaticblues
1250 posts
Jun 19, 2012
9:30 AM
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Harpdude contact Mark prados. He can help you!
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jim
1265 posts
Jun 21, 2012
3:25 PM
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If you're sure that it is really set up for overbends, I could fix that.
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walterharp
892 posts
Jun 21, 2012
5:16 PM
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I had a Buddha repaired by Joe and he did a fine job, also had Mike do one and he fixed it up just fine as well.
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MP
2307 posts
Jun 22, 2012
12:04 PM
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i'll pass. try joe or mike or jim or adam hamil or...there are a lot of guys who can do this right here on MBH.
i'm sure they can mimic what Buddha did. i'll bet the reeds are chamfered.
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jim
1266 posts
Jun 22, 2012
2:33 PM
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As I said - I'll do it only if the harmonica really has OB setup.
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
1182 posts
Jun 22, 2012
2:37 PM
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@JIM- Would this one also make its way to Youtube?
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Last Edited by on Jun 22, 2012 2:47 PM
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MP
2309 posts
Jun 22, 2012
3:32 PM
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oops! or Dave. sorry i forgot you.
actually, i've spoken to a couple of customizers who hate replacing reeds. i feel their pain. :0)
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MP
affordable reed replacement and repairs.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
click user name for info-
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
1183 posts
Jun 22, 2012
4:00 PM
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That never even crossed my mind, MP. Not a problem.
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David
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At the time of his birth, it was widely accepted that no one man could play that much music so well or raise that much hell. He proved them all wrong.
R.I.P. H. Cecil Payne
Elk River Harmonicas
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jim
1267 posts
Jun 22, 2012
4:04 PM
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I only make videos about what's worth showing.
That would be the fourth budda harp I've had disassembled and examined.
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