In a message dated 3/4/05 11:10:01 AM, mfugazzi67@... writes:


> How long does the average harp last some of you guys?
> I've read that the longevity of harps is a concern a
> lot of players take into consideration when purchasing
> a harp. 
>
> I actually have stayed away from buying a lot of
> Special 20s because of others' remarks on how long
> they last even though I find them very easy to play.
>
> In 1999, I had James Gordon make me 3 harps... last year i had him
replace a reed in the A harp and I have since blown a reed in the D harp. . .
both
of those were my problem because I got a little too excited and played them
way too hard...
The "C' harp has been played mostly acoustic, but has been played very
hard and has been played a lot. We are past 5 years now and that harp is still
one of my best ones.. And, yes, they are all Special 20s....
as they say, your mileage may vary

Still a fool for the Harp
Steve 'Moandabluz' Webb
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