TrevorJ
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« on: December 31, 2010, 02:24:00 AM » |
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What are the most extreme harps?
Most expensive? Bob Dylan signed harps and/or Hohner Gold/Diamond harp
Highest quality?
Smallest? USB harp (2.5 inch)
Largest?
Craziest design?
Strangest sound?
Most durable?
Least durable?
Most popular make/model? Spec 20(?)
Anything else I'm forgetting? Let me know.
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PestMaster
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« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2010, 02:28:41 AM » |
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Most popular make and model ?
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TrevorJ
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« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2010, 02:40:46 AM » |
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Of course! I shall add that to the list right now.
Sorry none of them are up yet. I plan to research and list the answers in a few days.
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PestMaster
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« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2010, 03:20:17 AM » |
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TrevorJ
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« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2010, 04:41:46 AM » |
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That would come in handy!
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Tyson
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« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2010, 09:32:01 AM » |
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That is a pesty question, Pestmaster. 'cause it will be differant for everyone! I personnally believe it to be Seydel, others say SP20, others say GM, then others would say Suzuki. So who knows, you must try them all and come to your own conclusion.  I didn't help much, did I? |
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Joe
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« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2010, 06:49:21 PM » |
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« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2010, 07:32:33 PM » |
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Starting out it's almost an endless pursuit to find the best. It's also expensive. It's called GAS (gear aquisition syndrome) and you quickly find that in the end it's mostly up to you.
Any of the mid priced harps from reputable manufacturers are good. eg
Lee Oskar
Suzuki Harpmaster, Bluesmaster
Hohner Sp20
Stay away from real cheapies. Stay away from wood bodies & high end harps until you comfortably feel you know what you are doing.
For example if you start out with a Lee Oskar or any of the above you can be assured you have a good harp. Stick with it for awhile, learn to love it and it will reward you.
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TrevorJ
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« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2011, 12:55:01 AM » |
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Joe, those are some expensive harps! The only one that I think could rival them is the one given by Hohner's founder to a pope. 24-karat gold encrusted with diamonds. :p
I actually bought one of those you listed as most popular just this past thursday! Or at least a close relative to them.
Keep harpin'!
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TrevorJ
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« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2011, 02:04:34 AM » |
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Ladies and gentlemen, I have discovered the cheapest harmonica! Go to a salon, buy a comb (the hair kind), cover it in wax paper, and hum into it!  |
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2011, 02:44:24 PM » |
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TrevorJ
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2011, 01:08:41 PM » |
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I found the smallest (I think).
It's a USB drive that's 2.5 inches long and resembles a harp. The 2.5 inch, ten-hole harmonica actually works!
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