TurboHarp ELX - The Harmonica Electric.

The TurboHarp-ELX ... the world's first and only truly electric harmonica.
Twenty optical pickups sense the motion of each reed.
Result of almost 20 years of research and develelpment.

For more info please visit www.turboharp.com

Thanks!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• harmonica
• harp
• electric
• electronic
• blues
• antaki
• pickup
• microphone
• hohner
• turboharp
• turbo

[harpzila]

Why didn't they get someone who actually knows how to play harp. The demo would be much more impresive.

[TurboHarp]

@harpzila Believe me, Harpzilla, I did really try! We circulated five prototypes like the one in the video to professional harp player test pilots. About ten in total. Of these only one, Harmonica John came through for us. Others were very gracious but either too busy or too set in their ways to lay down any tracks for us. We are still looking a few willing collaborators.

[TurboHarp]

Where have you been all my life, Harpzila? Please contact me through our website.

[IvoryPhil]

As a semiprofessional Harpplayer I have a question:

Is the player with your harp able to "cup" the sound? Please get me right: when I am holding a mic behind my harp inside my hands I can use several handtechniques to perform my sound. How is it with your invention?

[TurboHarp]

So sorry for delayed reply. You are absolutely correct, the ELX does not support cupping. Think of it though like an electric guitar: you lose some acoustic expression, but you gain so much versatility. Thanks for your interest.

[TurboHarp]

You're so right, Mr. Fhhuck. You are so right. That corny line actually came from a famous episode of the Honeymooners, "Chef of the Future." You should check it out, Fhhuck, you will certainly find its really hillarious.

[foursuitsofmeat]

zomg i love how you started the video with the stereotypical advertising phrases...didnt know ppl still did it o.o in fact you remind me of troy mcclure who starred in movies such as...

[jumpy1752]

I'm not sure what's going on with this technology now, but I gotta say, I love the idea. Sure it's not going to be the same as an acoustic harmonica, but that doesn't make the idea not awesome! I don't suppose these are on the market anywhere... but I really hope that they will be soon! I want one. Would totally use it in my band.

[wammster]

Hey Doc, I just moved to the 'burgh and I'm really interested in your work. Only problem is, your website is down! I perform a blues happy hour from 6-8 on Fridays at Frankie and Georgie's in Squirrel Hill. I have some interesting ideas for your ELX and I'd love to try out some of your acoustic harps as well. Please contact me, come by the show or both. Thanks, Wammo

[harmonicamanjack]

@jakisnot The song he was playing B4 2:44 is called "Ole Suzanna" It is an old song from early american southern music.

[beingsentient]

Good job, though I'm confused. How can this invention produce an amplified sound that sounds like the acoustic sound from the harmonica? The vibration of the free reed itself is very close to a sinusoid, and since you are picking up the reed motion, your electrical signal should also be close to a pure sinusoid, which when amplified should sound something like a tuning fork. How are we hearing the acoustic sound of the harmonica? Thanks. 

[mburl100]

I want one!=)

[sexypoetry]

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[sexypoetry]

with all the respect isn't it quite the same like sticking the mike in front to the harp and then sticking the mike into multieffect machine? i heard the harps quite successfully "competing" (playing along) guitars in this simple (but quintessentially the same) way.

[lilbabymama123p]

yes you did know you had company 

[Crxspybacon]

YOU DID SO KNOW YOU HAD COMPANY