Re: [Harp-L] Looking for a better 12 hole chromatic

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sep 24, 2010, at 8:45 PM, Matheus Verardino wrote:

> Hello there chormatic harmonica players
> Would you be so kind and help me on this matter.
> I am looking for a good 12 hole chromatic.
> I have a Suzuki SCX 48 that plays loud and well but I was thinking
> about a Hard Bopper or a Seydel Saxony or a CX 12.
> I am playing mostly brazilian music on chromatic
> Any experience on those or other harps would be extremely welcome
> Thank you all!
> Matheus Verardino


Word of caution: I play a LOT of Brasilian music. (Jobim). Also stuff  
from Waldur Azevedo, also some Venezuelan, Cuban.
IF you do a lot of Sambas, Corinhos, Mambos, Beguines, where you are  
'slide slapping'...the CX-12 makes a loud clicking noise.
I don't know what could possibly be considered superior to the Suzi.  
Maybe the hard bopper? So TRY them before plunking down any
Cruzerios, Colons, Reals, Pesos, Sol di Oros, whatever.

smo-joe (the Ponce DE Leone)