[Harp-L] Low Maintenance Harp

Mon Aug 4 13:18:24 EDT 2025

Harp requiring low maintenance

A few years ago one of our colleagues said his harp cost $2500. He said he
decided on this harp to avoid wind saver sticking and other maintenance
typical of most harps. Can anyone advise me what harp brand are low
maintenance. Thank you.
Walter Scanlon
scanlon at xxxxx

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Today's Topics:

   1. Megatone Wezo me-18 amp FOR SALE (mr1danga)
   2. Sonny Terry's Harmonicas on eBay (Tom Halchak)
   3. Liam Ward on the Happy Hour Harmonica podcast (Neil Warren)
   4. Custom Seydel 1847 Classic - For Sale (Greg Jones)
   5. Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac (Harping On)
   6. Big River--favorite songs? (Gary Lehmann)
   7. Re: Big River--favorite songs? (George Miklas)

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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:38:46 -0600
From: mr1danga <mr1danga at xxxxx>
To: "harp-l at xxxxx org" <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Megatone Wezo me-18 amp FOR SALE
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Hello all? >>After 30 years of harping (and having a 5 and 7 year old son)
my ears and wife have said enough of the live amplified blues.I have a
standalone Wezo Me-18 Masco voiced Megatone head unit for sale. Mint
condition and the Amp is top top of audio quality and sound.? Usually a 6 wk
wait to get one of these and they go for $2k. This one is set up with an
8ohm and 16ohm jack as well as a plethora of different settings for gain,
half power, anti-feedback, etc etc ETC .?Here is a link to the blog
post.??https://djlcreations.blogspot.com/2025/01/megatone-hp-wezo-me18-amp-h
ead.htmlAlso have multiple single speaker setups if you dont have a cab
already or looking for more options. All sound great albeit different from
each other in application.?10a100 weber10a125-O weber?Jensen p12p 16 ohm 25
watts in an old Bell Howell projector amp 1962Asking $1400 OBO on the amp
head.. and will throw in one of the above cabs for the full " buy it now"
price of $1400.Priced to sell. Amp i  s admittedly pricey as some have
suggested ..but nobody questions the quality or sound of this ROTG>> and
they won't make this forever as the original Wezo me18 is already
discontinued.Amp and cabs are available for view and demo in the metro
Denver area.?Thanks for your interest,JJ in CO.?Mr1danga at xxxxx?

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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:44:36 -0400
From: Tom Halchak <info at xxxxx>
To: harp-l at xxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Sonny Terry's Harmonicas on eBay
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After taking a little break from the action, I am back at it working on
Sonny Terry Estate eBay auctions.  I just finished listing an even dozen
harmonicas from Sonny?s personal collection.  There six Golden Melodys, five
Marine Bands and one Blues Harp.

You can find all of the eBay listings here:

https://www.ebay.com/usr/bluemoonharmonicas

A couple of thoughts regarding the estate harmonicas.  I am not at liberty
to disclose how many of them are left.  I have lowered the prices, listed
them on eBay in 7 or 10 day auctions, and things are going well.  I am
trying to list at least 8 or 10 per week and they are selling fast.  Once
they are gone, they are gone.  The estate is very motivated to move things
along.  So, if you are thinking that you might be interested in owning a
piece of history, now is the time to act.

In case you are not aware, here are some interesting bits of information
about this project.  I have been acting as an Authorized Agent for the Sonny
Terry Estate LLC since 2016 ? almost 10 years.  A big Thank You to Adam
Gussow for introducing me to Delores Boyd, General Partner and Manager of
the estate.

The harmonicas themselves are in various states of condition.  Sonny was the
kind of guy who, when he liked a harmonica, simply played it to death.
The covers are tarnished from being exposed to the oils on Sonny?s hands and
the moisture from his lips and tongue.  Often, the covers are bent or
crushed because Sonny squeezed them so hard with his hands.  The backs of
the combs are frequently scratched up from rubbing up against a microphone
grill or screen.  A common sight is flakes of dried saliva inside the comb.
To some, this would be the description of a disgusting harmonica.
To others, it is gold.  A harp that is really worn out and perhaps even
dirty, is proof that it was one of Sonny?s favorite harmonicas.

On the other end of the spectrum, we have harmonicas that look to be brand
new, with almost no evidence of being played.  It is impossible to know for
sure, but I have taken multiple photos of each harmonica and have described
them as accurately as I can.  I have had lots of conversations with Sonny
Terry fans, many of whom have purchased estate harmonicas.  Indeed, some are
looking for a Sonny Terry harmonica that shows heavy wear.  However, I have
had several customers who expressed an interest in being able to play the
harmonica they purchase.  I have had a few ask me if I would do some reed
work on the harmonica before sending it to them.  Usually, I decline, but I
do remember doing that on two harps for one customer.  Speaking for myself,
I would be more inclined to buy a harp with very little or no wear if I
intended to play it.

The harmonicas are shipped in an attractive shadowbox display case.  I have
pasted a brief biography and photo of Sonny on the inside, and the harmonica
is held in place by two strong magnets.  The front of the display case has a
hinged opening which provided easy access to the harp should you want to
remove it from the case to show it off or play it.  Each harmonica comes
with a Certificate of Authenticity from the estate and while supplies, last,
I am also including an 8X10 black and white photo of Sonny Terry and Brownie
McGhee, suitable for framing.  These are photos produced by Hohner and made
available for Sonny to give away at his live performances.

Every effort is being made to conduct our business professionally.  We are
also making documentation available which establishes the Chain of Custody
and Provenance of the estate items.    Where can you find something else
that compares to this?

?       One of the most influential and beloved harmonica players in
history.

?       A personal collection lovingly preserved by Sonny?s wife Emma
Taylor Terry

?       A Certificate of Authenticity an unimpeachable source.  Emma?s
niece, Delores Boyd, General Partner and Manager of Sonny Terry Estate LLC,
is a retired attorney and Federal Magistrate and ius currently the Chairman
of the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

?       Chain of Custody and Provenance

There are certain things that eBay will not allow you to do on a listing ?
namely include direct links to other websites.  They don?t want you to use
eBay to promote sales on other websites ? which is understandable.

In the past nine + years, we have accumulated some interesting information
that helps tell the story.  In case you are interested, here is some pretty
neat stuff.

It all started when Delores commissioned Adam Gussow to appraise Sonny?s
collection of harmonicas.  In 2015, Adam posted a video in which he features
three of Sonny?s harps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDT4Xt70Omg&t=22s

It was this video that inspired me to reach out to Adam to see if he wanted
any help dealing with this project.  That led to an introduction to Delores
and our agreement to work together,  At the SPAH Convention in 2016, we
managed to put together a Sonny Terry Tribute Performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ycKmefNKfg

My involvement with the estate has garnered some attention and in 2023, I
spent some time chatting about it with Neil Warren, host of the very
successful Harmonica Happy Hour Podcast.

https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com/tom-halchak-blue-moon-harmonicas-intervie
w/

In addition to Sonny?s harmonicas, I do have some very cool stuff that I
will be listing in the upcoming days and weeks.  We are kind of saving some
of the most special stuff to the end.  Stay tuned.  It has been a fun
project.  We are working hard to bring things to a close.  It will be a sad
day when we are finished.  We are much closer to the end than we are to the
beginning.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  I have a lot of
original APA Contracts that are signed by Brownie McGhee and Sonny?s
signature is either his famous stamp or his wife,  Emma, signed on his
behalf.  If you have any fond memories of having seen Sonny in person back
in the 70s or 80s, there is a chance that I might have some memorabilia from
that performance.

--
*Tom Halchak*
*Blue Moon Harmonicas LLC*
*P.O. Box 14401 Clearwater, FL 33766*

*www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com <http://www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com>**(727)
366-2608*

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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 07:02:27 +0000 (UTC)
From: Neil Warren <mrp00bah at xxxxx>
To: "harp-l at xxxxx" <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Liam Ward on the Happy Hour Harmonica podcast
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Liam Ward shares his journey from harmonica-loving teen to full-time
musician and educator. He performs in multiple bands, runs the
popular?LearnTheHarmonica.com, and was recently named the face of the?Hohner
Blues Harp.

You can find it on this link:
https://www.harmonicahappyhour.com/s1e140

Or by searching for 'Happy Hour Harmonica' on your smartphone's podcast
player.

Thanks as always

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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 13:55:28 -0500
From: Greg Jones <Greg at xxxxx>
To: Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Custom Seydel 1847 Classic - For Sale
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Seydel 1847 Classic (New)
Key of Eb
Great for those jazz tunes w/horn lines
OB/OD setup
Polished Stainless Steel Reeds
$115 + $5 shipping
Money Back Guarantee

Check in as I may have a couple other keys in next few days

*Greg Jones*
*Seydel Sales & Service*

Web Site <http://1623customharmonicas.com> Repairs
<https://www.1623customharmonicas.com/seydel-diatonic--chromatic-repair>

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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2025 23:28:36 +0100
From: Harping On <harping.onandon at xxxxx>
To: harp-l at xxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac
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I've always liked this 'tongue in cheek' song by Fleetwood Mac, back in the
day when they were primarily a blues band.

https://youtube.com/shorts/ADGyo9lv_ZI?si=L2k4HA4Gq99OzQBp

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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2025 12:39:45 -0500
From: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] Big River--favorite songs?
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Hello heroes of the harp--
I am in the beginning stages of manifesting a Roger Miller tribute duo--I
got the partner, that's the first step for sure.
Lots of material from which to choose, and that brings me to the topic at
hand.
Some of you have performed in this musical (soon to be a major motion
picture, from what I gather). Any favorites?
Gary

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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2025 06:31:22 -0400
From: George Miklas <harmonicat at xxxxx>
To: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Big River--favorite songs?
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Of course, you have to have the first 16 bars of the Overture!
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--
*Dr. George Wallace Miklas <http://www.georgemiklas.com/>, **Harmonica
Specialist - **Scholar, **Educator, **Performer* *Harmonica Gallery Sales
Repair & Studio <http://www.harmonicagallery.com/>*
Doctoral Thesis: Harmonica Pedagogy for the Full Inclusion Instrumental
Music Classroom, Expanding Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
<https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/3671/>
*Adjunct Music Professor - Applied Tuba and Applied Harmonica, University of
Lynchburg*

https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/502777

On Sun, Aug 3, 2025 at 1:40?PM Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx> wrote:

> Hello heroes of the harp--
> I am in the beginning stages of manifesting a Roger Miller tribute 
> duo--I got the partner, that's the first step for sure.
> Lots of material from which to choose, and that brings me to the topic 
> at hand.
> Some of you have performed in this musical (soon to be a major motion 
> picture, from what I gather). Any favorites?
> Gary
>

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