Re: [Harp-L] Hohner Special 20

["Joe Spiers" <joemopar@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The plates, combs and covers are different, but the individual reeds are 
exactly the same part. I don't think switching models is going to solve your 
blown-reed blues.....


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lare Sattler" <lmsattler@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 10:31 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Hohner Special 20


I have been using oldschool Marine Bands for a while, mainly for the tone. I 
have to do some work on them to relieve the sharp edges and corners, and as 
of late, two D harps blew out the # 4 reed the first time I used them at a 
gig. When I examined them, the reed broke at the same spot when I tried to 
plink it. Must be a bad batch, or amazing coincidence. I've been thinking 
about trying a Special 20, but can't find much info or feedback on them. I 
recently got a Suzuki Manji and so far, am impressed. It plays well and my 
only concern is how it will withstand abuse. I am a pretty hard-bending 
player. If anyone can give me some Special 20 experiential advice, on tone 
as compared to MB and if they seem to hold up, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, 
Lare Sattler The Little Chicago Band Canton, Ohio