[Harp-L] on line shopping

["Abner Galdos" <cdgaldos@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank you Mr. Grosso,
I'm in the process of buying on line.  The problem I have seen is that one on line shop has some brands and then I would have to order from some other site... I did fine one Harp depot, but I also heard some problems with them.

abner
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Riccardo Grosso - RGBand 

  1) what Brands and Model do you like and why ? I LOVE THE 1847 from SEYDEL
  because of the powerful sound and because they are really easy to play, but
  I play HOHNER SP20 and MARINE BAND too and I like them. Lee Oskars are a
  little bit chill for me, but that's my opinion. 
  2) What to look for in a Brand and Model ? Here in my town I have to check
  if they are available first HAHAHA. If I order a harp set in INTERNET (so
  I'm free to order what I want) I look for durability good tone and good feel
  when I play the instrument.
  3) what keys should I get, in what order ? C Key is the best to start (it's
  exactly in the middle of the tuning as far as we think as the G Key the
  lowest and F Key the highest). Then you can move wherever you want. When I
  go to listen to a blues band I always have with me Key of A, D, C, F...I'm
  into second and third position so with those keys I can play a lot of blues
  tunes.
  4) When ordering from an on line site, what kind of warranty should we look
  for? As far as when you put an harmonica in your mouth you couldn't give it
  back, I think you should ask for a kind of warranty that assure you
  something like: "If you find one broken because of transport we'll give you
  another one as far as you send the broken on to us!"
  5) Combs: wood,plastic,marble,gold,silver,paper,leather,bone,skin, how do
  they change the sound or do they ? I think wood is a little bit warm, but
  I've tried some plastic body harps and I felt better with plastic. It's up
  to you and your way to play. (I have to be honest...don't use paper comb :)
  )6) Reeds: Brass,steel,aluminum,plastic, paper, how does the material change
  the sound ? With the stainless steel reeds I felt like a roaring lion. They
  are great, the shame is that I've broken that harp...
  7) Screws on reeds: the more the better and if so why? More screws are
  better because they make harp tighter and there's no air dispersion
  8) Reed cover: Nails that look like screws  making one  a fool trying to
  unscrew them, screws I have seen 2 or   
  9) Cover Plate: Material will this make a difference ? I don't think
  so...the difference is the shape...but as I written here a lot of
  time...it's up to you, your hand cup, your tone, your way to play...
  I suggest to my student to buy a C harp with plastic body on the beginning.
  That's because you need less "force" to play them and you can keep your mind
  on what you are doing instead of how much "force" you have to use to play
  it.
  Hope to be helpful.
  Riccardo Grosso - RGBand