Re: [Harp-L] First chromatic?

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

Get yourself a Hohner CX-12 if you like a darker bluesy sound.. Or a 270  
Hohner Super Chromonica otherwise... Both are available within your price  
range.
 
But you have LOTS of other options!
 
My "first chromatic" was a 270 in the key of "G"... I still tend to "think  
harmonica" based on a "G" tuned chromatic. This has (probably) been a  
disadvantage for me, over the years.
 
Just a thought... You could purchase a TENOR tuned Hohner CX-12,  or a 270. 
In the key of "C".
That will be better for a more "bluesy" or "jazzy" sound (IMHO ) than  the 
regular "C" tuning which covers the same range as a standard concert  flute.
 
 
All the best,
 
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Cebu City
Philippines
 
 
In a message dated 12/31/2010 6:44:35 A.M. Malay Peninsula Standard ,  
richm12@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I've  been taking lessons for about a year on diatonic and would like to 
get a  chromatic to fool around with.  I'd like to spend less than $150.   Is 
this doable? The price range and variety have my head spinning. Any  
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  
Thanks
Rich