Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic harp buyer questions

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

I prefer a 12 hole chrom to a 16 hole instrument. They are usually less  
"leaky" and consequently louder, also because they are more compact, they  are 
also easier to hold and to mic up.
 
I mostly use 12 hole  Hohner  270 Super Chromonicas, but I really  like the 
CX-12, and I find the mouthpiece on that harp just fine, and it is  
smoother on the lips and tongue than the 270.
 
Yes DO stick with a "C" chromatic to start with. My first harmonica was in  
the key of "G" and I played that instrument exclusively for years... So 
even now  I "think" music from a base scale of "G"... This is not ideal.
 
Of course the tenor IS a "C" tuned harmonica in any event. And I like that  
"range" of notes very much myself.
 
I have tried the Suzuki chromatic, and I didn't like the sound compared to  
that of a Hohner, but other folks love them...
 
Kind regards,
 
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Cebu City
Philippines.
 
 
In a message dated 3/23/2011 10:19:38 A.M. Malay Peninsula Standard ,  
jvboden@xxxxxxxxx writes:

<<Someone recommended the Hohner Tenor version of the CX 12  and that does 
look
good - I am leaning towards it. Some say the CX 12 is  too fat to be
comfortable in the mouth, however. What say you?

Do I  really need more than 12 holes to start out with?

If not going with the  Tenor, should I stick with a C tuned harp to  
start?>>