Re: Re: [Harp-L] The shapes of the covers

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vern Smith wrote:
> I predict that in a blind comparison of machine-blown diatonics, 
> listeners could not distinguish between groups of harps with covers 
> and no covers (much less covers having minor design differences) by 
> the sound alone.  I suggest that any effort to achieve nuances of 
> tone (warm, bright, etc.) by means of cover design is wasted.

Who the hell wants to listen to a machine play a harmonica?  

Ans who cares what the listener hears?  What about what the *player* 
hears?  

-tim