RE: cheap harmonicas

["Paul Harker" <paul-harker@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'm curious about cheap harps in general. I've seen Johnson Blues, Kay
Chicago Blues, and Merano harps at real nice prices for complete sets, and
have been thinking of getting a set to fill in the lesser-used keys. I'd be
appreciative of any general comments or comparisons between the brands.

Paul

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
> [mailto:owner-harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ned Kraft
> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:46 PM
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: cheap harmonicas
> 
> 
> I just got a couple of $1.99 "Kay Chicago Blues" harps from 
> musician's friend and they play pretty well. Draw 2 and 3 are 
> a little leaky, but very playable. All notes bend relatively 
> easily. Overblows on 4 and 6 were decent, but I'm no pro at 
> that. Still haven't gotten a decent overdraw yet on any harp 
> that I own.
> 
> Summary - fine harp for starting kids or adults out. I got 
> two and they play almost identically. Clear plastic comb, 
> nickel plated covers. They look and play better than any 
> cheap or toy harps I've run across.
> 
> Have fun!
> 
> Ned
> 
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