[Harp-L] Re: Hering vintage harps

[Paul Routledge <kingley@xxxxxxxxxx>]

In my opinion the Hering 1923 Vintage is the best out of the box harp 
on the market if you want that Marine Band type sound. The Marine Band 
out of the box is not a very responsive instrument whereas the Hering 
is very responsive. It's tone is a little on the trebly side compared 
to the Marine Band. I personally don't like the cover plates though and 
change them for Marine Band cover plates.

I played Lee Oskars for many years and have also tried Special 20s they 
are all good harps. But in my opinion a customised Marine Band is the 
best harp around. At the end of the day it all comes down to personal 
preference.

If you want a good harp that's cheap and has a very good sound buy the 
Hering. Your money will not be spent in vain.
However if you want a great harp then I would either buy a Custom 
Marine Band, or as I do buy stock Marine Bands and customise them 
yourself.
It is relatively easy to learn to do this and you can set it up for 
your personal playing style. All it takes is time and patience to learn 
the process.

Paul
On 14 May 2005, at 00:36, Eddie wrote:

> How do Hering vintage harps rate against other various harps, ie, such 
> as
> Lee Oskars, Hohner's special 20 and marine bands?
>
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