Re: [Harp-L] A question



if you're going to une overblows then make sure the harp is equal
tuned.  Just tuned and compromised tunings don't work well for obing.
The OBs tend to naturally come out on the flat side there's no reason
to hinder this with a harp thatalready has flat notes...


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>---- Original Message ----
>From: moparjoe@xxxxxxxxxxx
>To: soplete@xxxxxxxxxxxx, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [Harp-L] A question  
>Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:01:25 -0500
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>>Hi Pablo,
>>I think your choice of the SP20 would be a good one if you want to
>retain
>>the blues sound but still do overblows/bends. It is tuned for blues
>chords,
>>and somewhat airtight. I personally wouldn't buy different harps to
>practice
>>on. It makes more sense to practice on the same kind that you would
>perform
>>with.
>>
>> I suggest learning as soon as you can how to work on your
>harmonicas to
>>optimize them for your playing, as well as make repairs and retuning
>as
>>needed. This will save you much frustration and money in the future.
>If you
>>haven't discovered it yet, check out www.overblow.com for
>information on
>>playing and adjustments.
>>
>>Good Luck,
>>Joe
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message ----- 
>>From: "Pablo Basso" <soplete@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 12:01 AM
>>Subject: [Harp-L] A question
>>
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>>> Hello list, My name is Pablo,  i´m from argentina.
>>> I´m going to buy a a set of harps. i´ve seen here, the web and
>local
>>> store various types of harmonicas. I want a harp good for
>overbends
>>> (beginner in that) but with  that bluesy sound, ¿special 20 is my
>>> choice?. I´m thinking to buy a set mostly  for practice (suzuki
>>> folkmaster), and the SP20.
>>> I´d like you give me some suggestions.
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> PD: sorry for my english
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