RE: [Harp-L] inexpensive harmonicas

["BlackHat" <bobby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Whoa,

I have to disagree on this one.  I bought a Piedmont set because I thought
they would make good practice harps for the car.  They were terrible! They
leaked air terribly and the sound was weak and generally poor.  I wouldn't
recommend them to anyone.  In fact, I went back to the music shop where I
purchased them and advised the owner not to sell them anymore.

On the other hand, I purchased a set called "Blue Steel" that have been
great.  I got a full set of twelve for about $40 and I like them a lot.

I have also used Johnson harpz and they also held up well and sounded pretty
good.  You can usually get then for under $3 each.

Just one man's opinion.

Bobby BlackHat
http://bobbyblackhat.com
http://blackroseblues.com




-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of John Cederquist
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 12:43 PM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Cc: jeric@xxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] inexpensive harmonicas



Another fine option: Hohner's "Piedmont Blues" harmonicas, in a nice box
set: 7 harps for $19.95 at a large chain music store.
Keys: C G D A E Bb F
That's $2.85 per harp, plus a carry case.  They play just fine and are
actually easy benders.

J. Cederquist, Salt Lake City



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Man, these are what I give away.  Beautiful!

http://coast2coastmusic.com/cgi-bin/cart/MLBK520.html 

This is a convenient place to get them too.


On 12/16/05, Eric Chard <jeric@xxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I've never been this obsessive about my health-- then again, I've 
> never had a really nasty cold for three weeks before....
>
> SO, I'd like to purchase some cheapo loaners to carry around and
give
> to those brave souls who want to "play harp" at parties and such on
a
> harmonica many strangers have used.  >;^)
>
> Good, cheap-ass makes?  Big Rivers?
>
> And, where to buy in Seattle?  I"m getting tired of the 'tude at 
> American Music.
>
>
> Eric
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>
>
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