HarpNinja
73 posts
Jan 20, 2010
9:24 AM
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Here is the criteria:
- sealed or easy to seal wood comb
- screws/no nails like the MB
- can ob/od w/o squeaking (I like Golden Melody Reeds)
* I don't mind customizing my harps at all
- not more than $60ish dollars
- can readily be found in various keys
Bonus if they have replaceable reed plates or I can replace individual reeds, and they have low keys
What I don't care about:
- who makes them
- how they are tuned
- having to emboss, tip scoop, open covers, etc.
So far, I haven't found anything that can beat a Golden Melody, so I might have to order some wood combs. I know other Hohners have the same reeds but different reed plates...not sure which ones though. I like the Suzuki Firebreath, but they aren't as thick and I feel my emouchre isn't as wide when I use them.
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jonsparrow
1785 posts
Jan 20, 2010
9:27 AM
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if i didnt play marine bands, it would be the manji. i think you would like it.
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HarpNinja
74 posts
Jan 20, 2010
10:19 AM
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I see the Manji exists in Low F...very tempting, but I can't find anyone stocking them for $45-ish...just the list price at the Suzuki site. Rockin' Ron has some, but I have some sweet harps in most of those keys...thinking about it though!
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Kyzer Sosa
91 posts
Jan 20, 2010
12:51 PM
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Yeah, I love me some manji....
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Kyzer's Travels
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Bluzdude46
398 posts
Jan 20, 2010
12:52 PM
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I'm afraid to try a Manji or a crossover cause I might find something else I like!!. I'm serious, this is the year of the guitar, I will have a Martin D-35 and a Taylor GA8-12 before the year is over, don't sidetrack me guys!!
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jonsparrow
1787 posts
Jan 20, 2010
12:54 PM
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eezyreeder.com has the manji for $45
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barbequebob
348 posts
Jan 20, 2010
12:56 PM
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Go to http://www.rockinronsmusic4less.com and he stocks them at $45.00 each with free shipping included in the price. Good service from him too.
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HarpNinja
78 posts
Jan 20, 2010
1:22 PM
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Talked to Ron...sounds like the Low F is delayed, but we emailed back and forth about the Seydel. He seems like a really cool guy! I'll let you know if I pull the trigger on anything. I really enjoy tweaking my own harps, but might put another order in with Buddha...I need to sleep on things.
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Mike Fugazzi
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GermanHarpist
999 posts
Jan 20, 2010
1:30 PM
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* I don't mind customizing my harps at all
What I don't care about:
- who makes them
- how they are tuned
- having to emboss, tip scoop, open covers, etc.
So what kind of customizing do you like? That would only leave gapping... no?
Btw. sounds like a Manji or Crossover to me.
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harpwrench
146 posts
Jan 20, 2010
3:07 PM
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I have 4 brand new Firebreaths (G, A, C, D) that I'll let you have for 50 bucks apiece (gotta take them all, and I'll pay shipping).
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jonsparrow
1791 posts
Jan 20, 2010
4:25 PM
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oh dam thats sucha good deal.
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HarpNinja
79 posts
Jan 20, 2010
5:30 PM
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Sorry, I meant that I would do all of those things. I like to do all of it.
The Firebreaths are a great deal, but those are the ones I already have.
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Mike Fugazzi
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