ness
136 posts
Jan 18, 2010
5:44 PM
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So I popped into the local music shop to see what they had in the way of harmonicas. I've got all Suzukis, just because, but all they had were Hohners. They had Special 20s, Blues Harps and a single 150th Anniversary Standard.
I popped the 150th open and gave it a look -- Screws (not nails), clear acrylic comb (not wood), and replaceable MS reed plates. Welp, I'd always wanted to try an MB, but didn't want to hassle with the wooden comb, nails and 3-out-of-10 odds to get a 'good one', or pay up for a Deluxe or Crossover just to avoid those shortcomings. But with the way this is setup, and a price of $39 I figured I'd give it a shot.
Well, I gotta say this thing plays nice. Not a problem reed in the lot. I'm sure it could be improved, but this novice is just fine with how it plays right now. It's a decent harp at a decent price, and I'm pretty pleased I took the plunge.
Anybody have any experience or commentary on this harp?
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jonsparrow
1756 posts
Jan 18, 2010
5:52 PM
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take a picture. im sure i could google it but id rather make you work.
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Hobostubs Ashlock
363 posts
Jan 18, 2010
5:57 PM
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yea they have a report on the route 66 harmonica club of tulsa website about how nice a harp it is
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jonsparrow
1758 posts
Jan 18, 2010
6:00 PM
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im guessing its the key of C?
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nacoran
821 posts
Jan 18, 2010
6:18 PM
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http://www.hohnerusa.com/index.php?1555
It comes in plain, chrome and gold plated.
And here is the Hohner site for the Google averse, straight to the harp page:
http://www.hohnerusa.com/index.php?2
Last Edited by on Jan 18, 2010 6:24 PM
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Stickman
99 posts
Jan 18, 2010
6:29 PM
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here is mine
Its my favorite harp. sounds great. I don't know why its just an MS harp. I know everybody says comb material doesn't make much of a difference but In this case......well, I think that because the plastic comb is solid rather than hollow it projects much better than my wood combed MS harps.
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The Art Teacher Formally Known As scstrickland
Last Edited by on Jan 18, 2010 6:32 PM
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ness
137 posts
Jan 19, 2010
5:48 AM
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Yep -- that's it. But mine doesn't glow like yours, Stickman :^)
Jon -- yep, key of C. I think that's all they made, but the plates are the MS and it could be changed I suppose.
The Gold and Chrome versions have Meisterclass-type covers, and cost a whole lot more.
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