Members MDLMUSIC Posted February 12, 2013 Members Share Posted February 12, 2013 I wanted to try one of these out at the NAMM show last month but couldn't find them. It's a metal unit that attaches to the mic and holds the harp magnetically. The website shows the creator using it while performing and switching harps mid song without missing a beat, something I'd never be able to do with my around-the-neck affair. Cost is only $30, but I'm too much of a cheapskate to throw that kind of money away on something that doesn't work as advertised. Anybody ever used one on a gig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted February 15, 2013 Members Share Posted February 15, 2013 Doesn't seem like you have much that could go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graeca Posted February 17, 2013 Members Share Posted February 17, 2013 MDLMUSIC wrote: I wanted to try one of these out at the NAMM show last month but couldn't find them. It's a metal unit that attaches to the mic and holds the harp magnetically. The website shows the creator using it while performing and switching harps mid song without missing a beat, something I'd never be able to do with my around-the-neck affair. Cost is only $30, but I'm too much of a cheapskate to throw that kind of money away on something that doesn't work as advertised. Anybody ever used one on a gig? Haven't found one yet, but have also been looking at available magnets to epoxy onto one of my racks, so if it doesn't work well enough, I can just pry it off. Would like to eyeball one, though, just to see if what I have in mind is as good as the commercially available version. And, I might be a bit cheaper than you, Mike...LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HarpLock Posted February 22, 2013 Members Share Posted February 22, 2013 Hi Michael,HarpLock really does work as promised. If you don't like it or it ever breaks return it for a full refund.Take a look at the reviews.http://harplock.com/feedback.htmThanksGary Applegatewww.harplock.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted February 23, 2013 Author Members Share Posted February 23, 2013 Wow! Right from the horse's mouth. I have a couple of gigs coming up and as soon as I get paid, I'll go to the website and order one. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graeca Posted June 6, 2013 Members Share Posted June 6, 2013 MDLMUSIC wrote: Wow! Right from the horse's mouth. I have a couple of gigs coming up and as soon as I get paid, I'll go to the website and order one. Thanks. So, Mike, did you get one, and what are your impressions of it?Inquiring minds and all that jive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted June 25, 2013 Author Members Share Posted June 25, 2013 I never did pull the triggger on one, but I did make one from a piece of PVC pipe and some magnets I had laying around. It works pretty well, but I found out that a couple of my harps are non-magnetic, so it doesn't work with them. It's also a little wierd to always have it stuck there in front of my mouth. I've only used it a few times so far, so I need to try it out a few more times before I decide if it's a keeper or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fairybet88 Posted August 1, 2013 Members Share Posted August 1, 2013 SEYDEL SAXONY I think this is the only best harmonica that is still "original" German and made by hand is broke with stainless steel reed design is meeting with his slot, aluminum comb and silver reedplate Germany. The result is a highly responsive harmonica, with a density of tone and movement of the slide is very light and agile. Seydel has been known for a very low responsiveness tone light even to draw his tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moon shadow Posted August 6, 2013 Members Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi everybody. I'm a guitarist, not a saxophone player (although I do enjoy listening to it). But the sound of the saxophone in this song has captivated me for almost 30 years. I LOVE this sound. I think it's an alto. Can anyone tell me about this sax? Like, is it a certain brand/model? Is it the mouthpiece, neck, reeds, or material that the sax is made out of that produces this sound? Or is it the way the player is playing it. The sax comes in at 2:54. Any info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HarpArm Posted August 6, 2013 Members Share Posted August 6, 2013 Hi Michael,Check this out (now shipping): NAMM Show Award-Winning hands-free harmonica holder:www.harparm.com Best regards,Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MDLMUSIC Posted August 6, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 6, 2013 This looks like it might work for me. I like the idea of being able to swing it out of the way when not in use. Can I order directly from the website or do I need to go through a music store? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted August 12, 2013 Members Share Posted August 12, 2013 Either an alto or tenor. Like every other instrument the sound is from everything working together as a system, from the player to all the parts of the horn to the mic, eq, etc used to record it. You can't say the tone is due to any one part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TimOBrien Posted August 14, 2013 Members Share Posted August 14, 2013 (I'm a sax player) It's an alto. Probably with a metal mouthpiece. Brand really doesn't matter, it's more the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moon shadow Posted August 15, 2013 Members Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanks for the responses.I just found out that it's David Sanborn who plays the solo, but I don't know much about him. I'll have to check out his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graeca Posted August 29, 2013 Members Share Posted August 29, 2013 fairybet88 wrote: SEYDEL SAXONY I think this is the only best harmonica that is still "original" German and made by hand is broke with stainless steel reed design is meeting with his slot, aluminum comb and silver reedplate Germany. The result is a highly responsive harmonica, with a density of tone and movement of the slide is very light and agile. Seydel has been known for a very low responsiveness tone light even to draw his tone Never tried a Seydel, but have played Hohners for about 50 years, and have owned one Lee Oskar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Graeca Posted October 5, 2013 Members Share Posted October 5, 2013 HarpArm wrote: Hi Michael, Check this out (now shipping): NAMM Show Award-Winning hands-free harmonica holder:www.harparm.com Best regards, Tim That's kinda interesting...looks well designed, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HarpArm Posted October 22, 2013 Members Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thank you for your kind complments Graeca. I am lucky to have had the opportunity to design products for many companies in many industries. Prior to designing the HarpArm, I designed products for Motorola, Case/International, ITW/Paslode, Proctor & Gamble, Beltone Electronics, Ricardo, and Raytheon Missile Systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HarpArm Posted October 22, 2013 Members Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hello Michael, The HarpArm can be purchased online at all major retailers. Guitar Center has sold out and will be out of stock until Mid-November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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