[Harp-L] Best Out-of-the-Box harp for bends & overblows?

Opus314 . opus314@xxxxx
Sun May 10 13:15:01 EDT 2020


I only get to occassionally play with my harmonicas but when I do I use my
Lee Oskars.

On my Lee Oskars I can, more or less, do bends on the lower half draw notes
but holding them at a half step lower is tricky. Double bends seem to be
out of the question. Ditto for overblows. Can't make it happen.

I'm considering ordering a few of a different brand but am unsure what to
get.

Years ago I tried a couple of Seydel Blues Solist harps but one of the
reeds blew out in no time on each one of them. I guess I over stressed it.
(Never seem to have to worry abut that with the Oskars.)

I also I think I've heard Adam Gussow say he plays Hohner Marine Band's
mostly... And I think I've heard that he plays them right out of the box.
(Could be wrong about that.) (And which Marine Band model?)

I'm (not yet) a harp mechanic so I'm wondering what out of the box units
are sturdy, bend relatively easily, and can be overblown?

Thanks


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