Re: [Harp-L] Paddy Richters out of the box

["Rob Harper" <harperrob@xxxxxxxxx>]

Simon Willerton wrote:
> I've got a couple of Suzuki Promaster Paddy Richters from
> Brendan Power which are great (apart from the valves -- see
> below).  Now I need third Paddy Richter but Brendan says
> he's not doing any harp-tech this year, so I'd like
> something that's decent to play straight out of the box
> (I've got too many things on to learn how to retune and
> regap at the moment).  Seydel seems to be the obvious choice
> as they do both the Session and Favorite harps in Paddy
> Richter, does anyone have any comments on how they compare?
>   (Especially how they would compare with a Power tweaked
> Suzuki).

To add an alternative: I recently bought an Antony Dannecker
"Meisterklasse/Cross MS Combination Ultra Custom" harp in G Paddy
Richter.  It's basically Meisterklasse covers and reeds on a Cross
Harp comb and sells for a bargain £35.  I find it a joy to play and
often choose it in preference to the Promaster I got from Brendan --
largely because I don't really take advantage of the valves (and, like
you, I often get them gummed up).  I will definitely be ordering
another of these in D very soon.

Antony is at: http://www.southx.biz/dannecker/home.htm

Cheers,
Rob