Aylmer
11-04-2008, 11:49 AM
Not at all game related, but I know there are some music players here, so...
Here you can see what I believe to be the coolest non-battery powered pocket device ever. It is a Suzuki harmonica, but it is unlike any harmonica you've ever seen or played. So different that they have a patent on it.
It's called the Overdrive, and from the pix you can see it's a bit strange. But strange in a good way! Each hole on the body represents a sound chamber for each individual reed (upper and lower). What's more, the holes can be blocked so you can (relatively) easily overblow and cross-harp way more than the standard 19 notes available on a diatonic harmonica, with the out of key notes sounding so pure you won't believe it. Alternatively, you can use the holes to do separated notes like arpeggiated chords with your fingers that you could never do with your tongue (unless you are a snake perhaps). Plus other things that you could never do with a 'normal' harp.
But beyond that, this is the sweetest sounding and easiest to play harmonica I've ever seen. I've only been playing seriously for less than a year, and right out of the box I could blow and draw on every hole without any hassle. And, you can make the softest sounds imaginable on a harmonica, as well as wake up the neighbors if you want.
I have two Hohners, and the build quality on this harp is unreal in comparison, surpassing the Hohners in every way. It is solid, with a good heft to it. Awesome JP quality throughout (the black body is metal). Stellar sound.
I have already acquired another one (key of F) and plan to get a couple more. If you are looking to make music on the go, this is damned hard to beat. MSRP on it is $60, but you can find it on the web for $40 plus shipping.
Here you can see what I believe to be the coolest non-battery powered pocket device ever. It is a Suzuki harmonica, but it is unlike any harmonica you've ever seen or played. So different that they have a patent on it.
It's called the Overdrive, and from the pix you can see it's a bit strange. But strange in a good way! Each hole on the body represents a sound chamber for each individual reed (upper and lower). What's more, the holes can be blocked so you can (relatively) easily overblow and cross-harp way more than the standard 19 notes available on a diatonic harmonica, with the out of key notes sounding so pure you won't believe it. Alternatively, you can use the holes to do separated notes like arpeggiated chords with your fingers that you could never do with your tongue (unless you are a snake perhaps). Plus other things that you could never do with a 'normal' harp.
But beyond that, this is the sweetest sounding and easiest to play harmonica I've ever seen. I've only been playing seriously for less than a year, and right out of the box I could blow and draw on every hole without any hassle. And, you can make the softest sounds imaginable on a harmonica, as well as wake up the neighbors if you want.
I have two Hohners, and the build quality on this harp is unreal in comparison, surpassing the Hohners in every way. It is solid, with a good heft to it. Awesome JP quality throughout (the black body is metal). Stellar sound.
I have already acquired another one (key of F) and plan to get a couple more. If you are looking to make music on the go, this is damned hard to beat. MSRP on it is $60, but you can find it on the web for $40 plus shipping.