zonkyeah
4 posts
May 07, 2009
10:24 AM
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Hello fellow harpers! I'm fairly new to the forum so you might have already discussed this, I play special 20s and I've got to buy a few more keys. I'm looking to branch out so I've been thinking of the Marine Band any feed back would be nice..
Thank you all Joe from Ohio.
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Oisin
241 posts
May 07, 2009
10:37 AM
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You'll notice a big difference in air tightness Joe. The Marine band will be a lot leakier and a little harder to play. There are some people who (and you'll hear from them) who will tell you that the MB sounds better but that is not my experience and I play only special 20s myself. I think it would be good to buy one so you can make that judgement yourself though.
If you like the sound then there are a few things you can do to tighten the MB up like sealing the comb, embossing, gapping etc. Or if you've got a few $ spare you could buy a custom harp. We have our own Buddha who makes them and I have yet to see any negative feedback from anyone who bought one.
It's a very subjective thing Joe so I'd buy one, see what you think and make up your own mind. Or...you could try a suzuki, a lee oskar, a sydel ....
Oisin
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zonkyeah
7 posts
May 07, 2009
10:54 AM
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yeah your right I have tried the Lee Oskar LF I liked it. The seydel is interesting as well, I'm hearing alot of buzz about them. Your totally right though, I just need to try one.
Thank you.
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shaneboylan
110 posts
May 07, 2009
8:09 PM
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I find that my MB's 4 draw gets flat easy - any advice on how to remedy it?
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Oisin
244 posts
May 07, 2009
8:17 PM
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You're sucking too hard Shane. I blew every harp I got when i first started. I've had a set of 12 SP20s now for about 4 years and haven't blown one in all that time. It's just practise and learning to control your breath.
Is the reed completely gone or does it just need a tune?
Oisin
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Luiz
31 posts
May 08, 2009
12:28 PM
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zonkyeah, I think you definitely should get a Marine Band. I'm not saying you'll like it more than the Special 20, but you for sure should try it. It's a matter of taste after all.
Some people like the Special 20 because the plastic comb doesn't swell or because it's less leaky. I bought a Special 20 to give it a shot but I never even touch it because I prefer the shape and sound of my Marine Bands.
So, try it and decide yourself which one is the best for you :)
Last Edited by on May 08, 2009 12:30 PM
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RyanMortos
165 posts
May 08, 2009
12:39 PM
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I originally thought the special 20 was great but the more I play & the better I get I definately prefer marine bands. Now I just have to wait for my others to go bad so I can replace them with marine bands. Only problem is the whole nails & unsealed comb bit IMO.
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mickil
186 posts
May 09, 2009
1:02 PM
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zonkyeah,
Myself, I prefer the tone of the MB. Nevertheless, when I play my spl20, I alter my cupping hand a bit. I think I just make the heels of both hands touch, as a default position from which to alter the tone. The spl20 is a pretty damn nice harp.
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'If it sounds GOOD to you, it's bitchen; if it sounds BAD to YOU, it's shitty' - Frank Zappa
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harpwrench
35 posts
May 09, 2009
1:06 PM
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Put some MB covers on the SP20 and see how you like it.
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harmonicanick
279 posts
May 09, 2009
2:29 PM
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No put SP20 covers on the MB...better still leave it and work on your technique..dont worry about the harp just get into it man!
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Patrick Barker
274 posts
May 09, 2009
2:33 PM
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Tone vs playability
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"Without music, life would be a mistake" -Nietzsche
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zonkyeah
9 posts
May 10, 2009
7:14 AM
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boy Frank Zappa always put best, strait to the point.
Thanks all I'm so "f"n greatful that Adam made this forum Thanks again for the advice
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