Troni
3 posts
Aug 04, 2020
8:25 AM
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Hello,
does anybody have experience with Brendan's AsiaBend harmonica? In his videos it sounds fantastic, but how are your experiences with it out of the box?
Thanks
Troni
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Gnarly
2875 posts
Aug 05, 2020
9:16 AM
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He certainly gets a unique sound from it.
I played one at SPAH, but haven’t purchased one.
He has so many great products, he just issued a new version of the Lucky 13, that’s a Real winner.
The AsiaBend is draw only, you would have to learn to play it (like a Bass harmonica is blow only).
Last Edited by Gnarly on Aug 07, 2020 5:42 AM
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WinslowYerxa
1701 posts
Aug 06, 2020
11:27 AM
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I have one. It plays well, but could use a little airtightening - maybe flat sanding the comb on the reedplate mating surfaces and the front where the slide lies.
But otherwise it plays fine.
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Last Edited by WinslowYerxa on Aug 06, 2020 12:17 PM
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Thievin' Heathen
1213 posts
Aug 07, 2020
6:16 AM
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I have one. It does not suit my improv at blues jam situations where there's no time or place for experimentation, but it is a high quality and interesting instrument that I pull out and work with at home. I am certain if I ever get 1/2 as good as Brendan I could sit in with some jazz guys and it would be a good fit.
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Troni
6 posts
Aug 08, 2020
7:46 AM
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Thanks for the information!
Now I only need to wait until there will be some of the harps because on Brendan's website it's said they're out of stock at the moment...
@Gnarly: Thank you for mentioning the new Lucky 13s! Didn't know Brendan made an upgrade.
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Gnarly
2881 posts
Aug 08, 2020
9:08 AM
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Looking at Bren’s forum, I see that he has some improvements planned for this model.
Lots of stuff from this guy!
check it out
Last Edited by Gnarly on Aug 08, 2020 9:10 AM
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