Re: Standardizing...Going to Spah etc

[BassHarp <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob Paparozzi gave a great dissertation on his thoughts regarding a more 
organized program of instruction be offered in the chord and bass 
harmonicas, in addition to diatonic and chromatic models. I have long 
been of this same opinion, so a number of months ago I wrote a letter to 
Hohner, offering the Dave McKelvy Harmonica Trio as an "official" 
extension of the Hohner instructional program. I suggested workshops be 
conducted in the larger music stores around the country, offering 
instruction in all orchestral harmonica models, but specifically 
chromatic, diatonic, chord and bass singly, as well as in trio format. 
Also such workshops might be offered in schools on all levels, and at 
music conventions and trade shows.

I was of the opinion that Hohner might be interested in boosting their 
sales of such orchestral models, and what better way to do so?

I was very disappointed that as time went by, I received neither a 
"thanks, but no thanks" response, but not even a response of any kind 
from anyone at Hohner.

And for anyone interested in buying a chord or bass, my suggestion is to 
locate one of an older vintage - 15 or 20 years or even older, if you 
want a good quality instrument. An older model in need of repair will be 
far superior to a brand new instrument. Sad but true.

Danny