Re: [Harp-L] SP-20 Edges

["Paul LaBrier" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It completely changes the shape of your harp to one that is more
ergonomic and increases the volume because here is much less
restriction at the back of the harp.  I think the URL is
www.turboharp.com

Paul

On 10/6/06, Rick Dempster <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Paul;
>         I keep hearing about 'Turbolids'. I know it's a product, but
> what's the attraction? What do they do, apart from colour-coding your
> harps.
> RD
>
> >>> "Paul LaBrier" <paul@xxxxxxxxxxx> 6/10/2006 15:29:10 >>>
> The sharp edges on many harps is one reason why I use Suzuki
> Bluesmasters or ProMasters.  I wish that they made TurboLids for the
> Suzuki.  If they did, one model would work for the harpmaster,
> folkmaster and BluesMaster, DeltaFrost and maybe the promaster too.
>
> I do have a set of TurboLids on my SP-20 though.  I am curious is the
> difference in timbre in what you hear live with your ear or what you
> hear from a recording?  Especially with TurboLids, there is a
> difference in what you hear while playing and what others hear.
>
> Paul
>
> On 10/5/06, G <gigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:35:08 -0400
> > From: "Cliff Hall" <12barz@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [Harp-L] SP-20 Edges
> > To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> >
> > 8<
> > >I've now been so spoiled by the rounded contours of the tubolids
> that
> > >the edge of the SP-20 feels uncomfortably sharp in the web of my
> > >hand.
> >
> > Yes, I've noticed.  I've noticed since the first time I put one in
> my
> > mouth, a lot of diatonic harmonicas are quite sharp or rough around
> the
> > edges.  I offer custom Special 20s, and one of the things I do is
> round off
> > all the sharp bits.
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