Re: [Harp-L] Lowest Profile Diatonic

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hal,
If you mean cigar style harp, I would practice on the nicest harp you can
afford.  That style of playing is very difficult, why make it harder on
yourself?  At least use a Special 20.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Tue, Feb 19, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> "What is the lowest profile(flatest) 10 hole diatonic harmonica for Sonny
> Boy 2 hands free playing?"
>
> My first answer would probably be the Suzuki Folkmaster. They're very
> flat. But their quality has diminished ever since Suzuki moved their
> production to China. They're leaky and tinny, and have almost zero bending
> abilities.
>
> If I needed a narrow gauge harp, my probable go-to would either be the
> Hohner Big River or the standard Marine Band 1896. Some of the other Suzuki
> models may be narrower, but I've never had any experience with them, so I
> don't know that for sure. Of the models I've played, those two Hohners are
> the thinnest.
>
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