Sound advice, but I'm talking Chinese harps which often are far from airtight. The Vaseline really helped and even in indoors temperatures of 32 there's no...
... Yeah, I realized that later. The Chinese-made Hohner Bluesband is held together by a ridiculously large number of screws, and for all that I couldn't get...
On Wednesday August 3 we expect to have a limited number of the new Hohner Marine Band Deluxe in stock for immediate shipment. Here is the ... Hohner...
... held ... I ... apart - ... have ... I am still overwhelmed by the fact I am still unaware of who makes what these days. I know that the Lee Oskar is a...
...Is virtually non existant for the home market, and man is that a potentially big market. Often things you buy here are just not suitable for their purpose....
Hey Bean, I used to be a hard core Lee Osker player but, as of late, I've been having some real problems with them. I think its the mass production or...
Well, after switching back and forth a lot this summer I've come to like both of these harps. The Oskar is my favorite on quick Irish tunes, clean focused...
... Do yourself a favor and save your pennies or talk to Santa and try a custom if you haven't. It is so fine to play a custom! Bob Meehan who is on this list...
... a ... who ... a ... as ... Also ... play ... I can't argue that a custom harmonica can give one the confidence to play well. I too have had a few. What...
... try ... to ... one ... comes ... trust ... can ... John again: No disagreement; the vast majority of my harps are not customs (but it's nice to have a...
"Americana Bluegrass & Country Harmonica Seminar" at the SPAH Harmonica Convention, on Aug.20th,2005 Saturday, has a "New Time". The seminar will start from...
There was recently some talk about Chinese harps here. This link is an interview with Rick Epping. He states that no matter what country is printed on the...
I am getting ready to head out for SPAH 2005. I am really excited about the lineup thsi year! Looking forward to hearing Donald Black, Jim Conway, and Winslow...
- Shanghai is a long way from here, but at least I'm in the same country, so if I do manage to get the guided tour of that factory in Shanghai, I'll give you...
I know Matt, have played with him several times. What national championship has he won on banjo? I've played with him on stage at Winfield before, and I know...
The National Bluegrass Banjo Championship that Matt Hawkins won, was around three years ago. It took place in Avoca, Iowa. I was there to see him win it. ...
Hi All, We just got another shipment of Marine Band Deluxes today, again in limited amounts and keys. We currently have in stock A, D, G (only 2), Db, E, Eb,...
Just got a couple of Melody Makers, G and D. Some of the tunes that I struggled with on the standard Richter are easy to play on the Melody Maker. Liberty, St....
Did someone here mention a bluegrass festival over Labor day weekend on the Delaware (NY/NJ)? It had some harp content, maybe Doc Watson was playing? If...
Hi Jim, I believe that would be the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival at exit one on the NJ Tpk. I have not been there in a few years but I believe they still...
Bob Meehan
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that's the one. thanks, Bob. http://www.brandywinefriends.org/dvbgf/index.php ... Hi Jim, I believe that would be the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival at...
I had never thought one could play fiddle tunes effectively on a MM, but after reading the post yesterday I went home, took out a MM and, darn it, was able to...
Red Haired boy, Bill Cheatum, and Girl I left Behind all work well on MM's. I have used a G MM for years and now am using an A. Lots of gospel songs work well...
Morris Burns
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Hi Bill, I like to play fiddle tunes, reels, jigs and hornpipes.If you can play a reel everything else seems easier after that. The hard part is getting...
Hi Henry, On Glenn Weiser's site he has a few free samples from his book. He tabs out The Blarney Pilgrim in first position, but it works much better in second...
I'm not sure we are supposed to forward messages from other lists, but this one, from another c2c sponsored yahoo harp group, seemed especially relevant to...
Can you all make suggestions on some good familar tunes to play in C. I don't know much about music tuning. Just starting out. Also, does anyone have the...
