[Harp-L] Cheap Harp Set

[Chad Nordstrom]

I am a little biased and would not recommend the lowest end harps. They tend to create bad habits, blowing too hard is a big one, that will have to be unlearned later. There are other frustrations with them as well that distract from the playing.

I feel the Kongsheng Solist is the current best quality/cost. While not necessarily the lowest cost option, the fit and finish is amazing. Buy them direct for the best price.

Other notable options:
Fender Blues Deville (~$120)
Hohner Marine Band (~$125)

Buy all these as a 7 key set. If you cannot find them this lower use something like CamelCamelCamel.com <http://camelcamelcamel.com/> to alert you to the price your willing to pay (and see historical prices). Also remember that nearly every shop has at least 15% off during this time of the year. 

Another solid option for a true beginner is a Pro Pack of the Hohner Big River or Special 20 (~$55). A bit cheaper overall, but your getting less harps. 

> On Dec 5, 2019, at 7:26 AM, Christopher Sprankle via Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx> wrote:
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> Anyone have any advice on which set of cheap harps is the best:  Hohner Peidmont Blues, Hohner Blues Band, Fender Blues Deluxe, or something else?  A friend wants to buy a beginner a set and asked for my recommendation.  I had a Blues Band in C 20 or so years ago, and it was a decent harp for a cheapy.  I've never played the Peidmont or Blues Deluxe.
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> Thanks!
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