[Harp-L] Hardwood Harmonicas

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Can anyone tell me anything about this company? When were they in 
business? Who owned it? What were the different model harps they 
produced? The reason I ask is because I have two with the Hardwood name 
impressed into the cover plate. Each uses Lee Oskar reed plates. They 
seem to be of nice quality and I really like them. Recently, I picked 
another one, but this is slightly different. The shape and size is the 
same as the others, but nothing is interchangeable. It uses a SP20 
reedplate, and the whole thing is not as finely made. It's almost like 
a prototype. Could it be that, or just an early model?

Thanks for your help.
Paul N.