[Harp-L] Beginner with harmonica quality problems!

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Hello,
I am pretty much a beginner. I messed around a little years ago, so I know how to bend draw notes and that's about it. Anyhow, I've decided that I would really like to give it a real go this time. I went out and purchased myself a few Special 20' s in different keys to start out on. It seems that all 3 harps I purchased have some "issues" right out of the box. I tried my hand at gapping one of them (following videos on YouTube), and now It's even worse! I know I am just a beginner, but I also know when something doesn't feel right with the harp. Do you think I should buy a DVD and learn how to set up a harp? Buy a custom harp (or maybe a Marine Band Deluxe)? Or just deal with what I get out of the box until I have progressed? On a side note... every harp player I dig, plays Marine Bands. I got myself Special 20's to learn on, but know that I'll probably end up switching to the MB down the road. In knowing this, should I just start out playing the MB? 

Does anyone play "out of the box" harps anymore?

Thanks,
-Ryan 


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