Re: [Harp-L] Re: GM harps

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 07.03.2010, at 19:30, Bill wrote:

> So Steve are there any plans to look after those people who like to  
> play GMs a little better?
>
> Apart from the equal temp tuning - which shouldn't be an issue for  
> serious players, who will be fine tuning their instruments anyway.   
> The depth of the GM is better for those people like me who seek  
> more of a jazz tonality and therefore don't want open backs and  
> would ideally prefer a slightly thicker guage plate, as in the MS  
> Meisterclasse / Cross Harp.  A GM deluxe with a comb like the  
> crossover would be very nice
>
> Thanks
>
> Bill

I quite agree, there are a number of aspects of the current GM which  
could be improved on. We can only do one thing at a time but I'll  
pass the suggestion on to those responsible at Hohner

Steve Baker
www.stevebaker.de
www.bluesculture.com