My First Custom Harmonicas

[LarryTranberg]

Dan, haven't done the custom harp thing yet myself. Manji's, Seydel are as close as I have gotten. One thing I know though, is that you are going to haven't to adjust your playing to keep from destroying your hot rodded harps. That's where the question of all custom or not is kinda moot.

[12gagedan]

@LarryTranberg This is very true. I have trouble playing my customs on stage for this very reason. I think one has to adapt to any new harmonica, but the custom adaptation is more extreme. My fear, is losing the ability to play stock harmonicas. I'd hate to "gear myself out" of certain situations. There's a video on my page of me playing with Rod Piazza last spring. I had to play one of his crappy harps. I coule barely play it. If I was custom-adapted, I would have sucked really bad.

[koolcat73]

its pronounced "mike-a-lek"

but thanks i like you videos

[12gagedan]

@koolcat73 I pronounce it as I heard Chris pronounce it. Different families pronounce names different ways. Even when a pronunciation seems strange to me, I recognize that I am not the center of the universe and respect the other person and what they want to call themself.

[MangakaAndPivotMan]

my harmonica has 15 holes....can you make some vids about those? i just got it and i don't really know anything about harmonicas....sorry for the bad english i'm from portugal

[kriskb3]

Hi. Thanks. I enjoyed your report. What's your opinion about differently tuned harps?

I play blues harp myself and I never could imagine, playing a harp tuned in e.g. minor, whole tone or dorian or sth.

[Fileno93]

hey, I just wannt to thank you! you know i love playing the blues on my guitar, and i never thought of playing another instrument before... but then I saw your videos... and because of you I'm going to buy a C and an A Hohner Harmonica tomorrow :) Thank you for introducing me this beautiful instrument!! Cheers from Luxembourg!

[branko2301]

wich is better to learn to play on?? im a starter and i can play oh when the saints go marching in wich one is better c minor or d?

[twodogs1995]

What technice of playing do u use?eg: puckering, tongue blocking etc?

[12gagedan]

@twodogs1995 I use both, but more tongue block.

[bemolable]

how many custom harp did you buy man?

[12gagedan]

@bemolable I currently own four, with two on the way.

[jellygoeswobble]

Great video, thanks! Out of interest, what were the 'stock' harmonicas you were playing before you bought these beauties?

[12gagedan]

@jellygoeswobble I still play mostly stock Special 20's. I have two Michalek customs and two Harrison custom Marine Bands. I'm waiting for 2 B-Radical harmonicas, as well.

[jellygoeswobble]

Great, thanks! By the way, your video on bending is the first one that's actually been useful to me - everyone else doesn't seem to be able to explain it but you did a wonderful job! Thank you again, and please keep the videos coming.

[strawwoodclaw]

Hi, How much was the special 20 custom harps from Chris mK

[Aaron1287008]

good choice not to play anyone's else harmonica they so sloberd up

*shudders* i would never do that

[cozymonk]

any insight on the price of a custom harmonica?

[12gagedan]

anywhere between $150 and $300 per. Give or take.

[bazzmx]

You are just awesome dude

[ilovetoeatrice]

awesome video dude, you're amazing

[garrity5]

i think the eyebrows have a lot to do with playing no? haha, good video.

[ghettoninja69er]

technically yea cuz your tensing your face muscles to shape your mouth to make different tones :)

[ZackPomerleau]

Hey Dan, which version was this? Lotus, Buddha, Zen?

[12gagedan]

i have no idea.

[ZackPomerleau]

I just know it is based on the price.

[12gagedan]

when I ordered, he didn't give me any options. i think he advanced his pricing system over time. The cover plates are open, the reed posts are coated, the reeds overblow pretty easily, and the thing is way louder than stock. that's all I know for sure. I'll ask chris if you want, though.

[ZackPomerleau]

Don't worry about it man, I talk to him all of the time, so I'll ask him when I get the chance. I am thinking of ordering some soon.

[12gagedan]

@ZackPomerleau Zack. I was watching some of your vids the other day. I get so many comments that I didn't notice who you were until now. Just wanted to say that you are a "PLAYER". I was seriously impressed.

[ZackPomerleau]

Woah! Seriously man, this means a lot coming from you. I've always found your videos to be cool and I like how you're helping people out. Thanks for the kind words, it really does mean a lot to me! :)

[BItChSlaP1o1]

u sound like seth rogan

[BItChSlaP1o1]

he also pputs some lsd in the mouth piece

[existenceisfake]

Dan--I love you man.

[Jangkun28]

haha I like the way your eyebrows move when you play

[Pwn2G]

loud... cool... i... want... one...

[koohkoo7]

how much would any hermonica cost

[chrismichalek]

Buddha Harp $175

Zen Harp - $150 (Golden Melody, Special 20, Marine Band, Blues Harp

etc) (Models with wood combs are sealed to prevent swelling)

Harmonica is set up using factory supplied parts only.

Lotus Harp - $85 (Golden Melody, Special 20, Marine Band, Blues Harp

etc) $95 if you want the factory wood comb sealed to prevent swelling.

To order send pay pal to mojodeli(at)yahoo(.)com please add $5 for shipping

in USA

[12gagedan]

Order soon, before he gets backed up with orders.

[MilesChux]

Straw hat, tartan rolled up sleeves top, peice of corn in mouth, and you'll be corn cobbin with the rest of them. hahaha, harmonica hero :D

[12gagedan]

That video just rules. My favorite line:

. . . "And Jail"  It's priceless.

[DanRidgeway]

Yeah man. I can definitely tell the difference! Can't wait to hear what you do once you adjust to them.

[12gagedan]

I'll play the same crap I do now, but with more consistent overblows.

[MilesChux]

Good luck with those.. may end up investing in some myself sometime in the distant future

[Tryharp]

enjoy your harps, nice vid Dan