RE: [Harp-L] Hello and Introduction

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

> From: "Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: rooty.baegga@xxxxxxxxx, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

> Welcome to the list.  I recommend Golden Melodies.  Great harps, easy
> to hold, easy to play, easy to work on they sound great.
>
> I just bought a few from http://www.harphouse.com
>
> John is a great guy and has now made my CD available through his site.
>
> Peace,
>
> Chris Michalek
>
> >>Here's my first (not so stupid) question: If you were recommending a
> >
> >>harmonica to a total neophyte, which kind, what brand, what key
> >would it be?

I'd hate to start a fight with Chris ;-) but you should go for Special 20s.  
As you're a total neophyte I should try to grab you for Irish music before 
these voracious blues guys get their hands on you.  In which case you'll 
need harps in D and G, preferably Paddy Richter tuned.  The blues guys' 
mileage will vary considerably!

Steve



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