Game Changer

The Trochilus harmonica by JDR Harmonicas
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is a Richter tuned harmonica with a slide. It opens up the overblow notes on a normal Richter diatonic, to the non overblow player.

[@richardhonour1522]

Hi Ricky, that's the harp that I was referring to in the comments to your baggy trousers video. Another point worth making is that it's vaulveless making service and tuning easier. There are also other tunings available, but not so easy to buy as yet in this country.

[@rickycool100]

@@richardhonour1522 Hi Richard. Yes, it’s your comment that spiked my interest and led me to buy one. I do like the harmonica and will probably get one in A as well at some point. Thanks, Ricky

[@claydobbins9342]

I have seen that harp and it's other model. It's probably fun to play.

[@greghagos]

Now that Mr Cool has shown us a slider he has now advanced in my mind to the status of being the DUANE ALLMAN of slide harmonica, it sounds great! NEVER SEEN ONE! Ata boy Sir Cool!

[@rickycool100]

@@claydobbins9342 Yes Clay it is. Very comfortable to hold and play. Notes bend as easily as they do on a diatonic. 👍

[@chasingpsychos889]

How did it play out of the box? Did it need gapping?

[@rickycool100]

@@chasingpsychos889 Hi. The demo is out of the box. I made no adjustments. 👍

[@chasingpsychos889]

@@rickycool100 Thanks Ricky. Does it bend well on holes 2 & 3?

[@rickycool100]

@ Yes it does. The note bending is very similar to a regular diatonic.

[@chasingpsychos889]

@@rickycool100 Thanks again Ricky

[@chaz2912]

Mine arrived today and I have to say it’s the best playing “out of the box” harp I’ve ever bought! No reed adjustments needed at all, and it really is a game changer! No more missed overblown/overdrawn notes for me! 😊