Re: [Harp-L] Which harps last longest when gigging regularly?

[Buzz Krantz <buzzo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use Special 20, with my band because they seem to be more durable & 
last longer.  I record with Marine Bands because I like their sound a 
little better & my MB's are all pimped out by the Filisko method.  I do 
2 or 3 gigs a week & a special 20 will last a year. Longer in keys I 
don't use much.  My band is super load & I blow hard. I think it helps 
to keep them clean & well tuned
  buzz...................


> From Rick Davis:
>
> In your opinion, which 10-hole diatonic harp has the best durability when
> played hard with a loud blues band?  By "played hard" I mean used in a
> couple of gigs per week, and sometimes played louder than you'd like 
> because
> of a poor mix.  When I can't hear myself I tend to play louder, which
> actually makes things worse.
>
> I'm trying Hohner Special 20, Marine Band Deluxe, Big River, and Pro 
> harps.
> I'm also trying a few Lee Oskar harps.  Which harp last longest for 
> you when
> gigging regularly?
>
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