My Harmonica Collection!

[@packyrat]

Special 20s, is my go to harp. I have others too, but by far more special 20s.

[@Pleasum]

Hey there Jim! Great harps! I played them for years. Good hearing from ya!

[@starckwest6358]

Fantastic.... I love the prewar marine band in it's cardboard box... You show the seydel saxony and acrylic Steel chromatic ..which IS the more sensible ? Speedy reactivity? Thks more

[@markieproductions22]

I picked up a Sydel Low F recently and it is a great harmonica. Feels great and sounds great.

[@Pleasum]

Yeah, they know how to make'em that's for sure!

[@biswajitdebbarma9374]

I wish That i could have one.... I love it very much... Though I don't play very well but have lot of interesting on playing harmonica...

[@mrgroucho87]

Amazing collection!! Is how Gonzalo said. In Argentina We are limiteds for the distance and the cost. Thanks for sharing

[@mikehardy6248]

Dude your collection is insane im just getting into harmonica and I thought I was doingvbig things with 8 harmonicas thanks for sharing

[@Pleasum]

Thanks Mike! Welcome to the addiction my friend!

[@vllrrql]

Great collection! But it will never be complete without the 1959-65 Herb Shriner Harmonica with Box!!! But great lot nonetheless! Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@javnelllantos8621]

Wowowwwww❤️❤️❤️ amazing collection . Salute🙏🙏🙏 very inspiring to collect love it sir❤️❤️

[@janpeters283]

Hey amazing collection and sharing but I wanna know about the Chicken Collection....! I'm workin' up a cool version of Cluck Ole Hen I'll be sharing soon.

[@Pleasum]

Ha!! Thanks man! Good talking to you the other day. I'd love to hear your version!

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

1/2 Only my first year of playing harmonica. So I don’t feel bad about collecting harmonica. 5 fender midnight special harmonicas that have gunmetal covers and rosewood combs. I put John Popper reed plates in some of them. Key of A Key of G Key of Bb Key of E ( original reed plates) Key of F (original reed plates) Seydel made the fender midnight special harmonicas.

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

2/2Then I have seydel soloist pro key of low D Suzuki valves pro master key of low F Suzuki fabulous just temperance tuned reed plate that I use in the pro master harmonica. Pro master valves reed plates key of C Suzuki rosewood pure harp key of Ab and B Seydel big six harmonica key of C Big six reed plates key of A

[@markieproductions22]

Nice collection of Harps!

[@Pleasum]

Thanks my friend! Much appreciated!

[@jamesandrews9350]

So many harmonicas! Could a young learner like me have an old one you don't use?

[@r.a.a.6472]

No

[@markknipp3941]

That's a nice collection of harmonicas I play to and witch one is your favorite one and witch one was your very first one when you first started playing the instrument

[@Pleasum]

Hi there Mark! Well, I tried an awful lot of harmonicas but started playing the Marine Band Deluxes several years ago and stuck with them. As players, we just have to try things to see what works for us. My very first harp was Hohner Golden Melody back in 1983 or '84. It was an old one in the key of C. When I decided to get serious about the harp, I picked up a couple blues harps and marine bands. Those were the only ones I really knew of at the time. Anyway, thanks for watching and take care!!

[@ross-harmonica]

That's trippy that Chomabender! I'll have to look into that Todd Parrot tuning you keep mentioning. Fascinating and beautiful collection! I really like those 1847s also.

[@Pleasum]

Thanks brother! Yes, it's very different for sure! Take care!

[@あのサ1717]

MY GOD... is this a museum? 0.0

[@TheRedgog22]

I put my very first harmonica together today it was awesome

[@donk.5730]

Great collection, thank you for sharing. Yes, I would like you to review the Manji M-20 C- harp. I have one, but would like to know if bending and overblows are easy on them.Thanks, Don

[@Pleasum]

Hey there Don, Jason Ricci did a video on the Manji which I thought was fantastic. It's an hour long thing with two other players. Whether or not bending or overblow are easier on them is up for grabs depending upon who you ask. For those techniques, the most important thing is air tightness and gapping. Suzuki are know for tighter tolerances in the slots so theoretically they should perform well. I personally haven't found this to be true but others may have. Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@mudderofgod7762]

I would have liked to hear some of the harps you were showing. I am off to check out your channel for some demonstrations now. Hell of a collection there

[@Pleasum]

Thanks Rob! I got a little obsessed at one point and really wanted to try as many of them as I could.

[@mudderofgod7762]

That can be an expensive obsession. I only started playing harp 2 years ago and have probably 2 grand invested in 18 harps, mostly seydel as I found the sound from them quite a bit better than the hohner harps I started with

[@yanspearl4883]

Awesome collection, brother!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😎😎

[@Pleasum]

Thanks so much my friend! Take care!!

[@gonzalomartin6098]

In Argentina you have to choose between buying all those harmonicas or buying a house jajjaaj. Amazing collection. I congratulate you

[@Pleasum]

Thanks man!

[@Pleasum]

Thanks Gonzalo!

[@qwmx]

To be fair from a vagabond perspective, it's either buy a collection of TRAVELLING instruments, or something which, y'know, not for travelling. I'm joking. Ain't nothing wrong with having a house AND a harmonica collection!

[@jamylasell2878]

Don't see my favorite, the Yonbergs. You should try them.

[@TheRedgog22]

Impressive harmonica collection I envy you

[@danmarchuk3617]

I know this is an older video, but with my 90 plus harps, I love my Kongsheng Mars 1 and Mars 2 the best!

[@Pleasum]

That Kongsheng stuff is great! I have a few of theirs as well and really like them.

[@danmarchuk3617]

@@Pleasum I haven't tried any other Kongsheng's other than the Mars Series, and Baby Fats, but to me the Mars is unique.

[@Pleasum]

@@danmarchuk3617 I absolutely love the Amazing 20. The Mars are great too!

[@faethe000]

lol everyone feels the same about the Blues Harps. They're not our favorites but none of us want to throw them away out of pure nostalgia.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

I took all my old blues harps and big rivers, re-tuned, adjusted the gaps, and replaced the combs with customs. They now play better than my factory Hohners. 🤷‍♂️

[@faethe000]

@@norfolknwhey4787 they are really good harps if you're willing to put in the time to customize them

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@faethe000 agreed. they’re my workhorses for bar gigs and whatnot.

[@qwmx]

~ Dude, your harmonica collection brings me to the yard, and damn right, they're bigger than mine, damn right they're bigger than mine ~ #Harmonica P**n!

[@BlackSheepTruthMedia]

awwwww this is a cool collection

[@Pleasum]

Thanks much! Take care!

[@stevescott8334]

I don't really like the Manji's anymore after playing the Session Steel. I realised they leaked compared to the Session. I absolutely love my Saxony so little breath to get the reeds going. I love your dog mine one leaves my room when I start to play and give me a dirty look. lol

[@elfiankhuzairi23]

What do you think about suzuki hammond and olive

[@herbartruiz]

That's an amazing collection. I wish I could get one of those Suzuki Chromatix to learn on, but those are a pretty penny. Do you have a Seydel Orchestra S, and can you do a review of it?

[@andrewcropsey8921]

Great collection I would recommend getting a chromatic super64 I recently purchased one and it is one of my favorite playing harmonicas

[@Pleasum]

Hey there Andrew, thanks! You got the new one? I have the older version and am considering the new X. What do you think of it?

[@andrewcropsey8921]

@@Pleasum yes I have a new model and I would say overall that the super 64 and the super 64x are some of the best harmonicas on the market for their class although all that you get comes at a price mine ran me up to 325 dollars and it is not the x model but overall I would say the super64 is a definite harmonica to think about buying for your collection.

[@Pleasum]

That's great to hear Andrew. I love my old Super 64 but have been playing my Suzuki's now for quite a while. I really love the Hohner diatonics. They are my favorites and I've been hoping Hohner would put something out that was more high end. I'll definitely pick up the 64X at some point. Thanks my friend!

[@andrewcropsey8921]

@@Pleasum no problem

[@FrontNationaal]

Where did you get your case ..... starting at 9:15 holding multiple verticle harps?

[@Pleasum]

@P Breedveld If its the one I think you are looking at, it is a Hetrich case. The guy used to make these cases and incredibly straight combs but he got tired of a lot of the nonsense that goes on so unfortunately, he quit. These were pretty expensive at the time if I recall, but they're good. Thanks and I hope you are well. Sorry for the delayed response!! - Paul

[@LafayetteLeSaint]

Any guilt I have is now gone. I have a good size collection. How many? I don't know. I'm affraid to count them. You have a better variety than I. If I had more money I get more. If you're like me you look at them like they're your children. Each with its own personality. If you hold the Bushman and the Harp Master up to a strong light you will see a difference. The Harpmaster is a very, very dark green while the Bushman is black. Also if you open them you may find that the reed material is different. For the record I like both of them. In the beginning I wasn't crazy about the Manji, but have grown to love them. I plan on getting every key they have including the minors and country tuned. The one model I have in all 12 keys are the Suzuki Bluesmasters. I wish they made these in low low and minor keys. My other favorite is the Promaster Valved. They have personality. One I see you don't have is the Suzuki Pure Harp. Why is that? Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the video.

[@Pleasum]

LOL! I do. I have kind of a collective personality when it comes to musical instruments. Admittedly, it's kind of a sickness at this point. Good to hear I am not alone! take care!!

[@serduart]

Amazing collection!!

[@Pleasum]

Thanks my friend!

[@norfolknwhey4787]

I am a small-time customizer so I’d love the opportunity to talk to you about buying any of your old, beat-up, out of tune, etc Harps. I’m also looking to start playing some chromatic harp, so I’d take any recommendations for a good workhorse chromatic. I know this video is 6yr old, but I figured I would ask!

[@markieproductions22]

Check out the East Top chromatic harmonicas. They don’t need Reed savers and are a quality built Harp and a lot less expensive than others. They come highly recommended from Roguie Ray LaMontagne.

[@norfolknwhey4787]

@@markieproductions22 that’s what I started with (forerunner 2), and ended up getting a CX12 once I got acclimated to the chromatic. Been into 3rd position blues using octaves on chromatic lately.

[@eaglefilmpictures2504]

Awesome collection! Could you please tell me what cases you use? (The first two didn't look like special harmonica bags for me.)

[@pamalacrabtree1727]

Looks like the fender harmonica cases. They go on sale every once in a while on the fender website.

[@LeandroLoan]

Please, make a review of Deluxe Steel! That's a very nice collection you have. Wait a minute, you don't have any CX12?!

[@Pleasum]

Thanks Leandro, I just may have to do that. I have a CX12 Jazz and have stayed away from the CX12 because of the mouth piece. Not sure it would be a problem, but the jazz is so nice that I just didn't find the normal CX 12 necessary. From what I understand, the guts are the same. Thanks man!

[@tacraheennc9719]

How do I coustom my harmonica with different colors and put my name on it

[@John-vd9jz]

Just curious. Whats your top five harps models?

[@fabianocerri]

great!

[@clevelandcavaliers8471]

well im wishing to learn to play the harmonica...and maybe can i have an old one you dont use

[@Pleasum]

Are you located in the United States?

[@revanthkolla]

Can buy that flamer mic from you???

[@thebobbit2740]

Hahahaaaa 13:02min That's all I got... I love it!

[@TalkingPoints1]

Do you have any Bushman Delta Frost? I really like those. They arent easy to get but if you can get your hands on one, try them.

[@Pleasum]

Hey there TalkingPoints1! Yes, in fact I do. I have had them for several years and unfortunately never play them. They are nice harps though! A lot like the Suzuki Folkmaster. They definitely have their own sound.

[@TalkingPoints1]

One thing that's interesting is that Bushman Delta Frost can be switched with reedplates and combs with Suzuki Folkmaster, or is it Harpmaster? Interesting that the two companies seem to have created this. Another thing about Bushman, being honest here. I'm pissed at them. I paid for harps months ago and havent received them yet. I've contacted them and they promise to ship and then nothing. The thing is, I've found out, that this is typical with them. Complaints abound on the web about this very thing. Sorry John Hall, you are a nice guy, but facts are facts. I like Bushman harps but try getting one. RockinRon won't touch them, Musiciansfriend either and Sweetwater. No one carries them because customer service is so bad.

[@gilbertolopezdenava47]

i have a question what are the best harmonicas in a range of 50 to 100 bucks

[@Pleasum]

Hi there Gilberto! Wow..if you have a budget of $50 to $100 there are a whole bunch of great options! As you can see from this video, I have tried as many as possible but my own preference is the Hohner Crossover or MB Deluxe. There are also many great options from Seydel and Suzuki. I love the Seydel 1847 as well. So many great choices but at the end of the day, it's personal. Some guys love the Seydel stuff and dislike Hohner while some love Suzuki and don't like others. What I would do is ask myself what I am looking for in a harmonica. Do you like the traditional MB sound? Do you like the wood, plastic, or composite combs? What about profile of the cover plates? Comfort, airtight, and tone. Those are the big three for me. I think if you organize your thoughts on these questions, you will arrive at an answer without having to go through what I did. I hope this helps! Take care and have fun with it!! Paul

[@gilbertolopezdenava47]

@@Pleasum thanks for the respond

[@Pleasum]

@@gilbertolopezdenava47 You bet !!

[@chorchs92]

que buena coleccion! te felicito! saludos desde argentina!

[@ronf968]

can you review a Yonberg??

[@melodicagallery2888]

Bro, just fantastic, and you are a very nice person too, that is great :) Congratulation and regards from México :)

[@Pleasum]

Thank you so much my friend! Blessings!!!

[@fds7734]

What if you were to compile a list of harps for a basic, most purposes use? I never know which harp/key to get next as a newbie to the harmonica world.

[@Pleasum]

Hey there Fabio, like most things, there are a lot of opinions on this topic, but the general consensus based on what I have seen regarding the keys would be to start with a C, then in whatever order you decide, get a G, A, D, F, and Bflat. Worry about the other keys later. As far as brands go, unfortunately the opinions become much more personal. A couple you could start with would be Hohner Special 20 or Seydel Session steel for plastic combs, then work up from there. I started on Marine Bands but they aren't the most comfortable. It literally is up to you and is whatever you feel is right for you. As far as I am concerned, all this "best out of the box" stuff is complete bullshit and typical of people who become so opinionated that they lose all objectivity. Go for comfort and airtight first, then work around and see what works for you. Most importantly, don't allow the negativity on some of the forums to steer you wrong or get to you. Enjoy the instrument for what it is and what you personally get from it! That's the best I can do brother. Take care and have fun man!!

[@fds7734]

P Leasum, thanks man! This is the most helpful and concrete answer I ever got on this subject. So, what brands/models are notorious for being more airtight? Also, I like the list of keys you gave me. Now, what about the minor keys? If one was to get into those, what would be a good key (melodic or natural) to start and where to go from there?

[@Pleasum]

Awesome Fabio, I'm glad it helped. In my own personal experience I have found the special 20s, seydel session steels, higher end hohners like the crossover, and the suzuki manji to be good places to start. A good way to test is to draw the 2 or 3 draw all the way down to the bottom of the bend and see if you can do this easily with no leakage or extra effort. Also, minor keys aren't as commonly used but I do have a couple. I have a D minor that I use for some of the Buddy Greene stuff. Lee Oskar makes some real good ones and they won't kill your wallet. You can also start to learn things in 3rd position. The best thing I can tell you about the minor key stuff is to get familiar with the major diatonics and what they can do for you, then experiment and see what you like regarding the minor key stuff. Most importantly though man, have fun!!

[@fds7734]

Dude, you are the best! very helpful, thank you!

[@abpromusic6737]

Genial, felicitaciones!!!

[@okancornelius4007]

Are you sale your harmonicas?

[@laesquinadelcover6955]

OmG is the most and big collection that i see !i want one golden melody vv

[@Voltanaut]

Can someone please explain the Harrison B-Radical thing to me?

[@Pleasum]

In a nutshell, Brad Harrison started the company, made amazing harmonicas, took orders he couldn't fulfill, and left a lot of people in the lurch for the money they paid him. Lot's of angry peeps out there over that. It took me months to get mine but I was one of the lucky ones that got it. Take care - Paul

[@buddypaul4543]

@@Pleasum ,Yep,,Harrison ripped me off big time,what a wanker that guy,,Scammed everyone,sob stories my arse,never replied to letters,took the money and fucked us all,thanks Brad Harrison you totally suck,,

[@Voltanaut]

@@Pleasum Would you be willing to review your B-Rad? Also, just curious, but would you be willing to sell it?

[@Pleasum]

@HarryIsTheGamingGeek hey there! Unfortunately, I won't be selling this one. I had them put my name on it when they built it which in retrospect, I wish I hadn't done! Also, I may do a review on it at some point. I hadn't really considered that, but who knows?! Thanks much and good luck!!

[@Voltanaut]

@@Pleasum Thanks for the reply, man. If you ever change your mind on the B-Rad (I don't mind it having your name) I'm very interested in buying it. B-Rads are so hard to come by since Harrison closed.

[@nokijanuar]

Any harp will sell by you? I love seydel, GM and crossover.. Would love to hear your reply

[@Pleasum]

I'm sorry my friend, the only harps I am looking to sell right now are chromatics. Look up Rockinrons, he's an amazing guy and has everything!

[@nokijanuar]

P Leasum thanks my friend

[@azmildman]

Yeah, they are small and easy to store in quantity.

[@clevelandcavaliers8471]

so i have a question? how many years you have been collecting harmonicas??? thanks in advance

[@Pleasum]

Hey there! I don't know that I necessarily consider myself a collector per'se. I set out to try as many models as I could and admittedly got a little obsessive about it in the process. I'm glad I did because it really gave me a better understanding of what's out there.

[@catoctinridgecraftsman4520]

What is the amp set up by the mandalin and cabnet

[@Pleasum]

Hey there Dylan, that is a Orange Micro Terror and a micro cabinet that goes with it. They are 20 watts and believe it or not, that little amp will push a 4x12 Marshall cab all on it's own. The other amp is an Ampeg bass amp I use for practice. Take care! - Paul

[@croptv7093]

you are crazy man !))

[@Pleasum]

LOL! Thanks! It's a little over the top I know..

[@jakubd3426]

WHAT :O WHAT :O about a milion harmonicas right there :O

[@Pleasum]

LOL! Too many Jakub but I wouldn't be living up to my word if I didn't try as many as possible. This is a bit ridiculous though.. Take care!

[@chingkheihunba]

It hurt when he said “that’s it, that’s all I got” and showed us another collection . 👍🏻 awesome collections !!

[@catoctinridgecraftsman4520]

Thanks

[@Pleasum]

You bet Dylan! Thanks for watching man.

[@clevelandcavaliers8471]

plllsss....can i have an old harmonica that you dont like or use ....plss.... im begging you i cant afford to buy expensive harmonica and im willing to buy chinese cheap ones but someone told me that those harmonicas dont last long and not also airtight and not goood for beginners pls.....im begging you ... pls!😢😢

[@abhimanyukumarsharma8864]

Hi Dear, you are the luckiest person on this earth, I feel jealous....

[@melihyksadam9375]

İs mb deluxe swells i have mb deluxe and it swelled in 1 day

[@timbogan9094]

I got a deal from Harrison: one for the price of two.

[@Pleasum]

I'm sorry to hear that man. Yeah, pretty messed up deal that one. Take care!

[@landztranz]

Impressive...but why so many? Like, I may be wrong, but I'll bet you don't play most of those harps.

[@Pleasum]

Hey bud! Yeah, you would be right about that. When I was first serious about the instrument, I bought everything I could to try and ended up buying some old ones along the way too. So, it's a mix of GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and trying new things. Truth is I like most all of them but play my deluxes every day. I've been planning on selling off most of these. Take care and I hope you are well!

[@landztranz]

Thanks, fine, except for a hernia - but I can still play my harps! So what would you say is the best mid-range harp? Is it the Deluxe?

[@Pleasum]

@@landztranz Sorry to hear about the hernia man. That sucks! I hope you feel better soon. I always shy away from the "best" questions only because the harmonica is such a personal instrument. Some players love models that other players hate. That being said, we sell a whole lot of deluxes at Rockinrons and I love them. The DaBell line is also a fantastic option. They really make great harps. You should check those out. The price is on point too. Take care!!

[@landztranz]

@@Pleasum Tnx so much!

[@shuvranilmishra9626]

basically you have a harmonica shop...

[@Pleasum]

LOL! Neil, it seems that way. I kind of overloaded when I was trying all the different models.

[@scorpionchik.]

завидую

[@licandres01]

You need help brother 😅

[@alexramirez6833]

no soporté ver la indelicadeza con que las trata