Harp preference ??

[John Agosta]

Started out on Honer 'blues harp' in the last Ice Age.
Eventually settled in to Honer's Golden Melody, which I still like.

However, it is the "Special 20" for me. Has been for many years.
I like it's sound, and I love the way it plays and feels.

The question for y'all is this:

What harp would you suggest trying that plays and feels similar to the
Special 20?
I'm tired of the reliabilty problem I experience with the Special 20.
I am constantly blowing out reeds, and am tired of replacing them.
Maybe due to my style of play - I don't know.

So, I'm looking for something more 'reliable,'
but I want that same "feel' and something close to the same sound.

Don't suggest the Honer "Pro Harp.'
I hate them. Don't like 'em at all.

What alternative do you suggest other than what I'm thinking -
replacing my 20's with Goldens once again, which feel the same to me
in terms of 'breathe-a-bility,' and close sound-wise ??

-lock

[Harpman]

Post by John Agosta
Started out on Honer 'blues harp' in the last Ice Age.
Eventually settled in to Honer's Golden Melody, which I still like.
However, it is the "Special 20" for me. Has been for many years.
I like it's sound, and I love the way it plays and feels.
What harp would you suggest trying that plays and feels similar to the
Special 20?
I'm tired of the reliabilty problem I experience with the Special 20.
I am constantly blowing out reeds, and am tired of replacing them.
Maybe due to my style of play - I don't know.
So, I'm looking for something more 'reliable,'
but I want that same "feel' and something close to the same sound.
Don't suggest the Honer "Pro Harp.'
I hate them. Don't like 'em at all.
What alternative do you suggest other than what I'm thinking -
replacing my 20's with Goldens once again, which feel the same to me
in terms of 'breathe-a-bility,' and close sound-wise ??
-lock

John, There is a site on the computer, which I will have to search for,
where a musician evaluates, reviews, and compares just about every
diatonic harp made. If I can find it I will let you know. Allen

[Zoran]

Seydel, contact Ben B.

Post by John Agosta
Started out on Honer 'blues harp' in the last Ice Age.
Eventually settled in to Honer's Golden Melody, which I still like.
However, it is the "Special 20" for me. Has been for many years.
I like it's sound, and I love the way it plays and feels.
What harp would you suggest trying that plays and feels similar to the
Special 20?
I'm tired of the reliabilty problem I experience with the Special 20.
I am constantly blowing out reeds, and am tired of replacing them.
Maybe due to my style of play - I don't know.
So, I'm looking for something more 'reliable,'
but I want that same "feel' and something close to the same sound.
Don't suggest the Honer "Pro Harp.'
I hate them. Don't like 'em at all.
What alternative do you suggest other than what I'm thinking -
replacing my 20's with Goldens once again, which feel the same to me
in terms of 'breathe-a-bility,' and close sound-wise ??
-lock