Re: [Harp-L] Blowing out a harp (was Sound of Hohner)

[Moandabluz@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 3/4/05 11:10:01 AM, mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx writes:


> How long does the average harp last some of you guys?
> I've read that the longevity of harps is a concern a
> lot of players take into consideration when purchasing
> a harp. 
> 
> I actually have stayed away from buying a lot of
> Special 20s because of others' remarks on how long
> they last even though I find them very easy to play.
> 
>     In 1999, I had James Gordon make me 3   harps... last year i had him 
replace a reed in the A harp and I have since blown a reed in the D harp. . . both 
of those were my problem because I got a little too excited and played them 
way too hard...   
    The "C' harp has been played mostly acoustic, but has been played very 
hard and has been played a lot. We are past 5 years now and that harp is still 
one of my best ones.. And, yes, they are all Special 20s.... 
   as they say, your mileage may vary

Still a fool for the Harp
Steve 'Moandabluz' Webb