Re: [Harp-L] Cheap harps

[Tom Martin <tomdmartin@xxxxxxxxx>]

never scrimp on your tools!


On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM, Timothy Kane <hawkeyekane@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Don't get me wrong here. I'm not saying that a cheap harp is a
> particularly GOOD thing to learn on. I'm saying they're a good thing to
> have for practice or backup during a gig. Yes, a beginner should learn on
> something better than a Silvertone. A MB, SP20, or Harpmaster would be
> ideal. And then when progressed enough and a full key-set of good harps has
> been acquired, use the cheapies for practice.
>
> And I think I should define my perceived differences between a cheap harp
> and an inferior harp. Cheap harp in my description would include harps like
> Silvertones and maybe Big Rivers. Under 30 bucks for the most part,
> reliable, decent tone and bendability, and not too leaky.
>
> An inferior harp would include things like Folkmasters, Blues Bands,
> Pocket Pals, and any of the Hohner harps with plastic cover plates.
> Jambones, LoDucas, and Pantheons would fall in there as well. They're leaky
> as a sift, don't bend, and are often out of tune. They're pretty much
> worthless for any purpose.
>
>                           Hawkeye Kane
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