Re: [Harp-L] Hello and Introduction

["Dave Murray" <dlmurray@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > I'd hate to start a fight with Chris ;-) but you should go for Special 
> > 20s.
>
> What are the differences?

For me, the difference is comfort and playability. I bought a couple of 
Golden Melodies and they are too tall for me. It makes the 1 and 2 draw 
bends difficult because my mouth goes too far past the end of the harp. With 
a Special 20, or Lee Oskar, even a low Lee Oskar with a deeper bottom plate, 
I don't have that problem. Also the Golden Melody has those metal edges 
along the top and bottom of the holes that I find uncomfortable "for me". 
You may find that that kind of thing matters to you. I wouldn't buy a full 
set with every key too soon, there are a number of reasons why you might 
change your mind as you learn. I like the Lee Oskars, but one day I'll want 
to overblow and no one seems to think that they are suited for that. Since I 
haven't been able to get used to the Golden Melodies I'll probably go with 
the Special 20s for the time being.

I can't bend to within 2 cents with any regularity, so I gave about 20 cents 
:0)

Peace and music,
Dave