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ThisOneIndividual
1 post
Nov 23, 2020
2:37 PM
Hi everyone,

Since listening to the soundtrack "Hollow" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQMZdR9grFw) I've developed an interest in playing the harmonica (the harmonica part is between 0:16 and 0:49).

I'd like to ask what type of harmonica I'd need to sound like the one in the soundtrack (diatonic or chromatic, 10 holes or more, G or C, etc)?

Many thanks.
ThisOneIndividual
2 posts
Feb 13, 2021
2:07 PM
Sorry for the late reply.

Thank you very much for your response. Much appreciated.
Woland
13 posts
Feb 13, 2021
8:39 PM
I bought Suzuki SCX 64 - thinking that perhaps it is nice to have that low octave but I wish I went with 12 hole one. 16 hole harp is large and heavy. And low octave is tricky - extremely air consuming. And really not that useful when playing with a band. In addition I have some serious issues with "chokey" holes 4,5 and 6 on blow. Once you warm up the harp those 3 holes are pretty much gone. Which is rather disappointing because Suzuki seems like reputable company. I already sent it to warranty service but it came back about the same. So between Manji (somewhat lukewarm vibe) and choking SC64 I am not sure what to think about Suzuki anymore. I wanted to buy half valved Promaster but perhaps I should go with Seydel for that.


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