Re: Really LOW harps...

["Michael Polesky" <m.polesky@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey JP,

Turns out I have a B Tenor Chromatic made for me by Brendan Power.  It is a
half-step lower than my C Tenors.  Brendan made this out of a CX-12 and the
bottom portion of a Suzuki 64's reedplates.  It happens to be a fantastic
harmonica that pays for itself regularly.

I don't know how low you can go, but a B or Bb seems very practical to me.
Beyond that you might have trouble adjusting the lowest pitched reeds.  I
wouldn't guarantee that you could get a good A Tenor.  However, my B Tenor
is as good as almost any harmonica I own.  The sound is not as sweet as a
Renny, but the Suzuki reeds give it a "bite" to the tone that is very useful
for my needs.  I use this harp mostly for rock and blues, the Renny for
jazz.  In fact, my B Tenor made by Brendan Power is the only harp I take out
except for my Renny which is my preferred instrument.  If it can go out with
the Renny it can date any harmonica in town.

So, I say go for it!  Brendan Power can certainly put together a fantastic
instrument for you.  He is the crèmes de la crèmes of harp customizers.
You'll be very happy.  Take care,

Michael
- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jp Pagan" <jpl_pagan@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "harp-l harp-l" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 04/30/2004 11:38 AM
Subject: Really LOW harps...


>
> hi everyone,
>
>   i'd like to hear from anyone who's ever played a
> chromatic harp pitched lower than Tenor C. did you
> like it? was it worthless? did it cause more problems
> than it was worth?
>   thanks.
>
>
>      --Jp
>
>
>
>
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