Re: [Harp-L] re: custom harps

[Richard Hammersley <rhhammersley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

My sentiments entirely.

Also, I think that (a) the custom set-up required to do overblows is  
problematic if you like to hammer at the harp as I do, it feels like  
playing the guitar with gloves on,  and (b) valved diatonic harps can  
do a lot and, while they are expensive, they are not as expensive as  
the customised ones. Finally, I continue to be perplexed at people's  
desire to play inexpensive Hohners all customised out, rather than try  
other makes that seem (to me) to be better in the 1st place. I have  
been very impressed by the quality of modern Suzuki, Lee Oscar and  
Hering harps. I am also simply puzzled why people who buy the  
allegedly rubbish and unplayable modern Golden Melodies, Special 20s  
and Marine Bands don't complain and send them back?

Richard

On 7 Mar 2009, at 17:22, jim.alciere@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> I have not reached the plce in my musical journey where it is the  
> quality of
> the harmonica that is holding me back.
>
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