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TurboSlide Harp
– User Guide, page
VER. 11.02.11, ©AntakaMatics, Inc. 2011
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Its really very simple... and almost self explanatory. Just press the button, in the direction shown. You may
press the button before blowing to play a fixed pitch, or while you’re blowing to produce a bend. Think of it
as a whammy bar for the harmonica.
Here are a few additional fun things to try:
1. Press the button repeatedly while blowing to produce a tremolo effect. It almost sounds like a Hammond
organ.
2. Play a chord, then bend all the notes at once... a “slow motion” effect.
3. Try bending any of the lower notes on the harp in the usual fashion, then depress the slide: notice how
they go even lower! (You can also press first, bend later.)
4. If you’re in to overblowing, try pressing the slide just before attempting to overblow. Notice how much
easier they are to hit perfectly.
The possibilities have yet to be explored. Let us know what you discover!
MAINTENANCE
The
TurboSlide
TM
should be treated with care... like any other harp. The exterior can be cleaned with a soft
cloth. The interior may be rinsed with water, the internal parts are corrosion resistant. If you wish to
remove the cover plates, help yourself – but please pay close attention to how everything fits together. It
takes a bit of finesse to get the slide to operate smoothly without sticking.
PRECAUTIONS
•
Because the The
TurboSlide
TM
employs high-strength permanent magnets, although small, it is advisable not to place your
credit card or ATM card in near proximity: like next to your wallet. There have yet been any reports of this happening, but
better safe than sorry.
•
If adjusting the setscrews, do not overtighten so as to permit the magnet to poke out the bottom of the rack. This will distort
the rack, and probably get caught when you press the slide.
