Here's a vote for the Old Standby. Guy named Billy was the first harp player I ever learned any licks from in Cincinnati, playing with Pigmeat Jarrett, and I think it has a great sound. It's not too durable, but the I guess that it's a common tradeoff to have the lighter weight reeds be real bendable and give up a little in strength. Only my $.02, but I love to hear those harps blow.