Re: [Harp-L] So do pro harp players still have to buy their

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Nate in the Blues Room" wrote:
<So do these top players like Piazza, Wilson, deLay etc etc still go
<into
<stores (or whatever) and purchase their harps over the counter?

I don't know any pros who get their harps, or any other gear, for free.

Sponsored pros are usually offered a discount that's a bit better than
over-the-counter retail, but not a whole lot better than what you'd get
from one of the several online dealers who specialize in harp gear, or
even from Musicians's Friend.

There are exceptions, but they're not frequent, and they're not
ongoing.  They're more likely when a manufacturer is trying to break
into a new market, and needs high-profile users.

Regards, Richard Hunter
hunterharp.com