Re: Electric Harp and extreme bender

["M. N." <mnessmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don wrote:
"It's no different than what happened with the guitar when the first
electrics came on the scene."

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Well, I wouldn't say it's NO different. One difference is that prior to 
'lectricity, the guitar was a very popular instrument across the country 
and, if the subsequent success of companies such as Fender, Gibson, 
Danelectro, Epiphone, etc. is any indicator, there was a vast market of 
players hungry for electric guitars. Would a similar enthusiasm catch on for 
an "electric" harp that, I have to assume, is going to cost $100+ each? 
Would this market make manufacturing and distributing the harps a lucrative 
proposition for a harp company? Personally, I'm skeptical. By the way, Don, 
I know you meant it would be no different MUSICALLY than what happened with 
the guitar when the first electrics came on the scene ... Just trying to add 
my two cents to the conversation.
MN

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