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Custom Harmonicas Part 2/bending overblows 008.
Posted on April 13th, 2009 25 commentsA demo of five fantastic custom harmonicas. Also a demo of bending overblows 1.) Joe Spiers Golden melody in D 2.) Brad Harrison Marine Band in Low F 3.) Richard Sleigh Marine band in G 4.) Richard Sleigh Marine band in Low Eb 5.) jason Ricci Golden Melody in Eb Remember to visit www.jasonricci.com for tour dates, teaching seminars, more videos, news and music. Also www.myspace.com/jasonricciandnewblood
Harmonica bending, Brad, custom, Harmonica, harp, harrison, instruction, jason, joe, lesson, overblows, ricci, richard, sleigh, spiers, tutorial25 responses to “Custom Harmonicas Part 2/bending overblows 008.”
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wow… great technique, but more importantly: great music! you seem to play notes that are impossible to me, like a low F on a D harp… do you draw or blow to play that????
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detharp December 29th, 2007 at 22:18
hi Jason,who sells these composite/carbon combs?earl the pearl custom harmonica dot com is not availible on google.help,need the combs too.tnx
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tonyh1988 December 30th, 2007 at 22:57
Hey
! pearlcustomharmonicas dot com. I will probably get one of those comb too ! Hope it helps you ! -
tonyh1988 December 31st, 2007 at 13:14
I’m just curious do you use beeswax or other like nail polish on the rivets of the harp you customize yourself. I don’t know if it really has a big impact on harmonica. I will probably try it …
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tonyh1988 December 31st, 2007 at 13:26
Happy new year by the way
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syracuseduck January 24th, 2008 at 20:08
Jason, first of all, YOU DA MAN!
OK, enough ass kissing! Why do you use the posts for support? I like to ‘hem’ the covers which really strengthens the cover plates. Hemming is simple, just cut the flaps and bend them back flat. You recently signed and tested one of my harps from David Payne. His custom Elk harps are what I’ve been filling my bag with. What do you think of them? -
Harplicks February 12th, 2008 at 20:29
Jason,
Excellent video. I’m starting to bend my OBs now, especially using 6 OB bent – and custom harps DO make it easier. Does the eyebrow movement help on your bent OBs? LOL! Keep on keepin’ on, bro!
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citydriver February 12th, 2008 at 23:59
the stuff he playes at 6:35 sound awsome
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jasonricci February 14th, 2008 at 05:07
Thank you sir!!!!
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skunkyfing February 15th, 2008 at 00:01
Damn man….. i would die for your skills. im still having major issues with tongue blocking… any tips?
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Subsanddubs1 February 20th, 2008 at 15:46
What I dont understand is how hes so good yet hes so unknown it seems like. His skill to me anyway, is as comparable to the fame of dave matthews himself. Great skills and so fun to listen to!
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rizdraver February 25th, 2008 at 09:31
Subs, I’m not shocked at all. Historically the mainstream culture very rarely acknowledges artists doing innovative things. People would rather listen to the American Idol winner or any other McMusic on the radio rather than somebody pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. I’m not sure, but I would think Jason receives a better reception in Europe than he does in the the states. They value culture/art much more than Americans. And therefore have much more eclectic tastes.
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Electrified00 February 25th, 2008 at 16:46
I’ve put in an order for a neil graham custom.
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abuligi February 25th, 2008 at 16:53
hey could you do y a video about
making the right adjustments to an out of the box one
maybe marine band deluxe Bb -
jasonricci February 25th, 2008 at 17:47
Thanks Riz! Yeah Europe rocks for all of us and so do you my friend!
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goldbugggg March 15th, 2008 at 03:49
they way you move your right thumb when you play sometimes it looks(and sounds) like your playing a chromatic.
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TheFanHead2 June 8th, 2008 at 10:50
It’s Not McMusic it’s Mcshit
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quinoacat June 15th, 2008 at 10:40
I am a harp geek and a reed nerd, I know it. I am also a kid at heart. The bent overblows sound awesome the way you use them. This is a great video showing low harp OB’s. I am awaiting a Low D tuned Turbo Harp BX and am looking forward to trying some OB’s on her. Thanks for sharing your special MOJO sweetharps. Your Stratovarius has it’s MOJO working for sure!
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lawrenceyoon August 16th, 2008 at 13:28
What kind of golden melody do you have?
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lawrenceyoon August 16th, 2008 at 13:28
for your last one
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ZackPomerleau August 17th, 2008 at 21:15
Jason my friend, I hope I figure that out someday
I am trying that straw technique, I am confused on blow bending using the H spot. I hope to talk to you soon -
dayne8705 November 17th, 2008 at 19:12
Haha, McMusic. My music prof started the semester off by ripping pop music apart. Compared it to McDonalds food. Said “It all tastes the same, and it makes your musical soul fat, gross, lazy and nasty, kinda like a big mac.”
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skunkfuncle December 23rd, 2008 at 06:28
hi, im using a lee oscar key of G and im having a problem with my 4&5 overblow that when i try to sustain them the harp makes a really high pitched ringing sound, is this due to reed placement or technique?
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jasonricci December 23rd, 2008 at 12:51
Hi Skunk. IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT! You are doing the right thing. Lee Oskar Reeds are wider and shorter than Hohner reeds and that causes that hissing sound. Try it on a Hohner and you’ll get it right away probably.
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ZackPomerleau March 10th, 2009 at 18:23
So did you invent Overblow bending or what?
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91J December 15th, 2007 at 04:39