Re: [Harp-L] Buying new harp

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Sometime we buy new harps thinking they are going to be some magic bulitt  
and make us play better. I agree with Michael, play one brand and stick with 
it  with several keys.  Besides the sp20 is a great harp and one of my  
favorites.  I have most of the brands you talked about and I keep  gravitating 
back to the SP20.
Customizing one or 2 (thanks Joe Spires) makes a huge difference too.  
 
 
 
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In a message dated 3/14/2012 9:40:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I agree  with Michael. Stick with one make and model while you are learning 
the keys  and cross-keys.

In terms of online music stores, Coast to Coast  isnt bad, but they can't 
beat Rockin  Ron.

www.rockinronsmusic4less.com

Hawkeye  Kane
hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx
Cell:  (217)-741-7183
www.hawkeyekane.com


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From:  michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
To: thanh huong  <beudexuong@xxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx"  <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 7:19  AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Buying new harp

Stick with Special 20's for  around 5 harps.  That way you are
comparing the keys only, not the  models.  You are learning only about
how keys affect the harp.   Once you get a sense for keys, buy
different brands in keys you already  have, then you are learning to
compare brands.
Michael  Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 2:16 AM,  thanh huong <beudexuong@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi guys,
> I  have been thinking of purchasing my new harp. I got a SP20 in the key 
of C. I  wonder if I should buy Hohner again or other brands like Suzuki, 
Lee Oscar,  etc. Any advice? By the way, which is the best online harp store? 
I heard that  Coast to Coast is a best deal. Look forward to your replies.
>  Cheers,
> Thinh Phan