RE: [Harp-L] Favorite Brand/Model of Diatonic?

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

THrough the years I gone through many different harmonica model and
brands.  If I'm not going to play Filisko then Golden Melodies are
the only other harp that works for me.  Tone wise nothing compares.


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>---- Original Message ----
>From: jeanchar50@xxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Favorite Brand/Model of Diatonic?
>Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 20:06:18 -0700
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>>Aside from using altered tunings, which may be available in one
>brand/model
>>and not another of diatonic,
>>do you harpers find it best to stick to one brand/model
>>of harmonica?
>>I tend to go back and forth, and I usually seem to wind up
>>with a mixture of Lee Oskars, Special 20's, and 
>>Marine Bands in various keys.  I find I'm adjusting my embrochure
>>slightly, sometimes unconsciously, when I switch keys, since Lee
>Oskars
>>have bigger holes than the Hohners - sometimes when I switch from
>>one brand to another, my playing is a little sloppy till I adjust.
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>>Each of these harmonicas have their virtues, as far as tone,
>>durability, ease and precision of bends go.  Some sound better, but
>some last longer.
>>Do you find it's easier for you to favor one brand/model of harp,
>>or do a lot of you wind up with a mixed bag of different
>>brands/models for different keys?
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>>Thanks,
>>
>>Charles
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Chris Michalek

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