Re: HARP-L Digest V95 #39




Steve Price wrote:

>Now, here's the thing.  I haven't had a good A harp in months, and I've 
>gone through about 6 or 7 since November.  I got the new MS Cross Harp, 
>and I've posted on all the problems I have with the new design.  I've had 
>an Oskar, 2 Special 20s, I tried a cheapie like a Hot Metal, and a couple 
>of Silvertone Deluxes.  But the one that had the most flair was a Star 
>Performer (I never would have guessed).  

I have a Golden Melody tuned to A that I really like, and I have had it for
several years. Great tone! Give it a try.

>However, I wore that Star Performer out really fast.  Do Huangs usually 
>die this fast?  

IMHO, Huangs have very soft reeds which makes them a good harp to learn
to bend notes on. But they do wear out more quickly. One advantage: they're
really inexpensive.

Just my $0.02.. :)

Tim

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