Re: [Harp-L] Steve Baker Tuning

["Juke Geezer \(aka Steve Hayes\)" <bigbandrhythm@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hohner SBS vs. Seydel Pro 12? Well, nails and unsealed vs. screws and 
sealed.

I think if you want a key like F you are stuck with a Hohner, unless you 
want to pony up for a configured Pro 12.

I have a Seydel Pro 12 in D that I really love for blues in A.. a real 
Mississippi Sax sound. I am not a big fan of high harp anyway.. good for 
calling dogs and cutting through a band that's already too loud, or scaring 
the audience, but not usually "pretty", so I tend to like harps in the range 
of an Alto Sax, about D3 to Ab5.

Did you ever run out of harmonica below hole 1?  Think about this, if I play 
cross harp, don't I want a harp that starts on 2 draw anyway? Well, the SBS 
tuning gives you that and one more. There are some nice riffs you can play 
down there, that you just can't play on a standard Richter.

Seydel is my new fave brand, I've even had a couple 10 holers configured 
starting on 2 draw.. (holes 2-11 of the SBS.)

-----Original Message----- 
From: Robert Rowe
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 3:19 AM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx Harp-L
Subject: [Harp-L] Steve Baker Tuning

Do i have any options for a quality Steve Baker tuned harp other than the MB 
365/28 or Seydel Soloist Steel?  Leaning towards the Seydel at the moment, 
but open to comments and suggestions. This is just for tinkering and 
experimentation. I don't expect to replace my Crossovers, 'birds, and Nobles 
with SB tuned harps. Do those of you that use one use it for a lot of tunes 
or just reserve it for one or two tunes in a set?

Thanks list!

Kelly