The sharp edges on many harps is one reason why I use Suzuki Bluesmasters or ProMasters. I wish that they made TurboLids for the Suzuki. If they did, one model would work for the harpmaster, folkmaster and BluesMaster, DeltaFrost and maybe the promaster too.
I do have a set of TurboLids on my SP-20 though. I am curious is the difference in timbre in what you hear live with your ear or what you hear from a recording? Especially with TurboLids, there is a difference in what you hear while playing and what others hear.
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:35:08 -0400 From: "Cliff Hall" <12barz@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [Harp-L] SP-20 Edges To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
8< >I've now been so spoiled by the rounded contours of the tubolids that >the edge of the SP-20 feels uncomfortably sharp in the web of my >hand.
Yes, I've noticed. I've noticed since the first time I put one in my mouth, a lot of diatonic harmonicas are quite sharp or rough around the edges. I offer custom Special 20s, and one of the things I do is round off all the sharp bits.