Ant138
79 posts
Apr 25, 2009
2:03 AM
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Hi, ive been searching the net for a low C harp but to no avail. Does anyone know where i can get one from?
Im not to fussed about the make, at first i wanted a Hohner Blues harp but i dont think they make em. I live in the U.K but i dont mind ordering from overseas. I can only find a Low C from harmonicasdirect but they only seem to stock them in the Seydel 1847, which i know is a great make but the price is a bit too high.
Anyone got any ideas?
Thanx, Ant.
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Andrew
239 posts
Apr 25, 2009
3:02 AM
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http://www.harmonicas-direct.com/index.asp
These people are UK based and deliver to your door in a couple of days.
I'll leave you to find the make you want. There's the Seydel super lows or the MB 14-hole in C or the SBS (Steve Baker Special) in C. I'm not sure what others there are. I've got a 14-hole MB, but I'd rather have an SBS.
Last Edited by on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 AM
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MrVerylongusername
269 posts
Apr 25, 2009
5:37 AM
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Odd. I know Hohner do a few low and high keys now, but the lows start on low D. If you don't want to spend a fortune, go for a 12 hole Marine Band £27.
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harpwrench
30 posts
Apr 25, 2009
5:45 AM
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Hohner's 12 holer is model number 364
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Greg Heumann
9 posts
Apr 25, 2009
9:03 AM
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Buy the Seydel 1841. It is for and away the best Low C I've got. You can order it from the Seydel web site. I LOVE this harp!
P.S. don't even think of buying one that hasn't had the cover plate modified to give the #1 reed more clearance. The seydel has this done for you.
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/Greg
http://www.BlowMeAway.com
http://www.BlueStateBand.net
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snakes
195 posts
Apr 25, 2009
7:42 PM
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Seydel has an amazing quantity of low harps in many keys.
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Ant138
80 posts
Apr 27, 2009
9:32 AM
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Thanx for the replies guys. Does a low C harp only come with 12 or 14 holes? I was under the impression i could get a 10 hole Low C harp. I think i might try a Low D or a low F harp, it looks like its easier to get hold of them.
Last Edited by on Apr 27, 2009 9:33 AM
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MrVerylongusername
274 posts
Apr 27, 2009
11:24 AM
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The only HOHNER low C is the 12 or 14 hole variety, Seydel and possibly others do 10 hole models. The Hohner 10 hole lows start on low D for some reason (probably because the 12 and 14 hole models have got Low C covered).
I love low keyed harps. As well as a low D Sp20, I've got a couple of Seydel Superlow Blues sessions (low low F and Low G). They are lovely harps.
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Oisin
222 posts
Apr 27, 2009
1:35 PM
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Hey Ant be aware that the 364 and 365 (12 and 14 holes) aren't tuned the same way as a normal 10 hole.
The first octave and 1/2 are similar but then it starts to sound different and you won't get the note you are expecting. The Steve Baker Specials are more blues friendly.
Oisin
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snakes
204 posts
Apr 27, 2009
3:16 PM
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Go with the Seydel...
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