[Harp-L] re: individual Huang's?/Mama's Boys?/Suzuki

["Bry Thomas" <baddaddy_46@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Am still considering getting some Huang's.  However, i've been having 
difficulty finding online sellers offereing them for individual sale.  The 
12 key case, no problem, but i've only found Elderly Instruments (Michigan) 
and Denis Farley (eBay) who sell them by the harp.  Anyone have any ideas on 
sites? Id like to try out a couple of Silvertone's and Star Perf. before 
being possibly stuck with a full set of harps I might not like.

Interesting to read about the Mama's Boys.  I had previously checked out 
their cd's on www.cdbaby.com.  In listening to the audio clips, it hit me 
that they sounded about as similar to the Red Devils as anything i've heard 
since. Not copying, just that style and sound.  After going to their site, 
it was interesting to see that Johnny had been in some Lester Butler 
tributes, etc. Which of their cd's would anyone recommend?  $12.97 on 
www.cdbaby isn't that bad.  Has anybody ordered from them before?  Wonder 
what cdbaby's s&h is?    So far, I like the clips from the M.B. "Pinch The 
Snake" cd the best...

Managed to try a couple of Suzuki's.  A store about an hour from here had a 
bunch of Folkmaster's and on Bluesmaster.  Their prices were pretty high but 
I noticed a sign that said they would meet (or beat) any internet or catalog 
price.  I asked if they were kidding and they (of course) said no.  Well, I 
mentioned the Harp House price, but didn't have my catalog with me.  The guy 
said he'd never heard of them, but they had the Musician's Friend catalog on 
hand in case anyone tries to ask them for a lower price.  He couldn't find 
Suzuki's in it, but met me halfway between his asking price and what I told 
him H.H. sells them for, he muttered something about s&h, etc. and rang up 
the sale.   I needed a Bb so that's the Folkmaster I bought.  The only 
Bluesmaster was an A, so...
I much prefer the Folkmaster.  Sound, feel, just about everything.   Don't 
care much for the Bluesmaster at all, at least in A.  Other than the Hering 
Vintage (I have a C) the Folkmaster has come the closest to feeling like a 
harp that was designed for me.  I know they are relatively cheap, but i'm 
looking for the lowest price, out of the box harp that still can sound like 
(even with my relatively poor intermediate playing skill) the sounds I 
prefer, which right now is acoustic since I don't have a mic and until I get 
a lot better probably won't spend the money on one.

Been listening to a lot of Snooky Pryor lately.  Love that sound...

Sincerely,

Bry (Indiana)

Sincerely,

Bry (Indiana)

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