Re: [Harp-L] built in obsolescence

["Mike and Beverly Rogers" <mbrogers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have several Bob Meehan custom harps.  They are great, good volume and
very easy to play.  No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.  bullfrog
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Meehan" <yeehaw@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:45 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] built in obsolescence


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> Hi Everyone,
> I would like to point out that the reeds on the Special 20 are the same
> reeds on the Marine Band. Although the alloy has been changed many times
> over the years, a reed from a brand new Special 20 will fit perfectly
> into a 70 year old Marine Band! Stock harps from any era will tend to
> blow out for many reasons. I think the most common reason for this is
> playing too hard. PLEASE let your amp do most of the work!
> Occasionally a reed will be defective also.
> I play allot and hardly ever blow out a reed. One reason is that over
> the years I have gained more control. Another reason is that I don't
> play stock harps.
> I know how to build a harp to last longer. I don't have to fight with
> them to get the notes I want, and there are several other factors which
> when combined, make a better, longer lasting, repairable when they do
> break, harp.
> All the best,
> Bob Meehan
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