Re: [Harp-L] Re: Steve Baker and Brendan Power in the house (and

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Steve Baker wrote:
<Thanks for your kind words, Winslow, I greatly look forward to seeing  
<you again. I think this is an amazing time for the harmonica. The  
<kind of dialogue which increased competition in today's marketplace  
<has helped stimulate is without parallel in the history of our  
<instrument and can only be of benefit to players in the long run.  

Not only true but beyond dispute.

I have been playing for 41 years, and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that ALL the gear harmonica players need sounds better, is more easily available, is generally less expensive compared to previous eras, and is of better quality, in every price range from the least expensive instruments to the priciest boutique amps.

I for one am utterly delighted that world class players like Steve and Brendan are working for Suzuki and  Hohner.  Of course Lee Oskar has been working with Tombo for quite some time.  These alliances of great players with manufacturers can only produce even better outcomes for harmonica players everywhere. 

This is the golden age of gear, right here, right now.  Dig, brothers and sisters.  Whatever sound you have in your head, you can get it.  

Regards, Richard Hunter
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