Rich Hynes plays M. Hohner's chromatische Bass - Harmonika

[SmileysRevenge100]

I finally got one! Hey I have a question though. I bought mine on ebay, so I was just wondering how loose the hinges are suppose to be. Also, there aren't many places where I can find lessons on how to play it, I'd love it if you could make more videos about it! Thanks!

[richhynes]

@SmileysRevenge100 Yay!!! Congratulations! ... No, the hinges should not be too loose but it's not a problem. Any instrument of this type needs regular maintenance and cleaning. It's not uncommon to have to fix up a used instrument... I don't really do instruction videos but I will make a couple of more demonstration videos.. I'll let you know when I post them. Thanks for your comment! Good luck and have fun!!

[tenvolt]

Note that one of the rare bass harmonica solos out there is on the Beach Boys Pet Sounds album in the tune I Know There's An Answer / Hang On To Your Ego, check it out around 1:49. The bass harmonica is also featured prominently throughout the song.

[Pantera5171]

i wiah all these old dude would drop the commentaty and shitck before their video

[izlude2]

SANFORD AND SONS!!!! LOL!! I love that sound effect at the beginning of the theme song! Bass Harmonica!!!!! 

[Funbia]

Very goog entreteiner¡¡¡

[richhynes]

@Funbia Thank ya, thank ya very much... I now use a couple of tricks that I have learned from your bass harmonica videos!

[SmileysRevenge100]

Is this a difficult instrument to play? How much does one cost?

[richhynes]

@SmileysRevenge100 No. It's not really difficult to play. The notes are all blow and very clearly marked... Easy, especially for sound effects but easier than most other harmonicas to copy a melody.... This one's old and beat up and is worth anywhere from 2 to 400 but if you can find a new one, it'll probably cost 1200... A real clean pre-war model will be pretty costly as well. ... Thanks for your question. Have a good week.

[ShippyShoes]

he hasnt goten laid

[MaxxFordham]

Haha, it takes an "act of Congress" for you just to turn that thing over!

[afj102979]

Mr. Rich Hynes, my name is Albert of Philadelphia and I like to say you did a very good job on that bass harmonica video.

[richhynes]

@afj102979 Thank you, thank you very much Mr. Albert.. This is such a fun instrument.. I hope you have a great Spring!

[ledzeppelinsucks]

haha man i want one of these

[sparkyspark]

so that's that weird sound in "The Boxer"

[RRijlart]

Thnks Rich it is an nice thing those bass harmonica's im just a player off the smaller harps and some day i will have a bassharmonica, thanks for sharing bey bey

[richhynes]

@RRijlart You're welcome. It is my pleasure. Thank you for your comment.. I've had this harmonica for several years and I still love it..

[bjkaboom]

Nice Demo.....!!! I'd like to have one someday!

AWESOME TONE Quality!!!

Thanks for posting!

[richhynes]

@bjkaboom Thank ya, thank ya very much.... Once you get one, you're gonna love it! Have a happy new year!

[CrisVangel]

That was interesting!