Re: Harmonica Type Question


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Posted by Earl on August 15, 2001 at 15:08:31:

In Reply to: Re: Harmonica Type Question posted by Philphil on August 12, 2001 at 02:53:33:

: : : Hello, I'm very keen on learning how to play the harmonica and after reading a lot of the articles on this webpage and the message board, I've come to the conclusion that the best harmonica to start off with is either a Key C Lee Oskar Diatonic or Hohner Special 20.

: : : Unfortunately, where I live (Hong Kong), I can't find any vendors selling either of these models. Could you please give me some advice on which of the following models besides the previously mentioned 2, which i should get to start off with, thanks!

: : : 1. Hohner Great Little Harp
: : : 2. Hohner Big River Harp
: : : 3. Hohner Pro Harp(Key of A, because Key of C is sold out in all the outlets *sigh*)
: : : 4. Some other model?

: : : And finally yes, I know I can order a Special 20 online, but I'd prefer to leave that as my final solution because shipping takes ages, the prices are a rip (compared to Hong Kong prices e.g. Hohner Pro Harp costs around US$30 online+shipping and US$15 in Hong Kong) and I'd just like to go out and buy one instead of rotting at home waiting =)

: : Greetings Phil,

: : Any of the harps you've mentioned are good for starters. The key of A is a little difficult (the lower the key, the more air it takes to get the reed going), So if the Key of B or D is available that might be a better choice... I got some Hohner Bluesband harps for an elementary class I taught and they worked just fine. If you stick w/Hohner or LeeOscar, you should do fine!

: : Bill
: : www.geocities.com/mottabona/Harmonica.html

: Thanks, I'll go check out my local vendors for those hohner models soon =)


I live in Seoul, Korea. Harps of any sort are not sold here. I'm forced to order from certain on-line shops that will ship overseas. Then I wait many weeks after paying extra for expedited delivery. I would be grateful if you would post your Hong Kong suppliers details so I won't rot while I wait. Cheers


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