Re: [Harp-L] recommended harps

[Pic2318834@xxxxxxx]

How about playing the ones you have and work on getting better at the harp  
not getting better harps.
Someone who buys a $500 pool cue can shoot just as well with a $100.   Just 
a though.
 
Pic
 
 
In a message dated 5/8/2009 2:00:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
thalchak@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

As I  continue to further my education in the wide world of harmonica, I
would  like to get some advice about future purchases of harps.  Like most  
of
you, I continue to add to my ever increasing collection of harps.   However,
since I now have all the keys covered, moving forward I would like  to focus
on quality vs. quantity.  To give you a frame of reference,  late last year,
I got a great deal on a complete set of Golden Melodies so  I have one of
every key made.  That is my foundation.  However,  due in large part to some
of the conversations on Harp-l, in December, I  treated myself to a 
Christmas
present and purchased  a Bb Suzuki MR330  Pro Master, an A Seydel Blues
Favorite and a C Marine Band DeLuxe.   Each of these harps cost me about $50
and I have been very pleased with  them all.  As I add to my collection, I
would prefer not to go through  a trial and error process at $50 a pop.  I
would like to add a couple  of harps a month in what would be the most
popular keys (ie - the ones you  will most often play with other musicians)
and brands that give me the best  bang for my buck.  For example,  I would
like to purchase a Steve  Baker tuned harp.  I know that Hohner makes them 
as
does Seydel.   Where should I invest my money?  The Seydel A Harp I got in
December  plays a lot easier than my Golden Melody A, but would a Suzuki A 
be
even  better than the Seydel?  You see my dilemma.  I have been playing  
harp
since the early '70's when was in college, but I'm not a  professional.  
Like
most amateurs, I just love to play and would like  to make sure I invest my
money wisely in quality  equipment.



I would welcome your input and I also understand  that most of you have a
certain bias towards one brand or another so don't  be shy about 
recommending
a specific  brand.



Thanks,



Tom Halchak

Clearwater, FL  33763



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