jim
1167 posts
Jan 21, 2012
12:26 PM
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star at the back
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jim
1168 posts
Jan 21, 2012
12:27 PM
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If you don't want to mess with the ebay lottey, you can buy one fully restored and customized.
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arzajac
722 posts
Jan 21, 2012
1:32 PM
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Well, vintage means anything that is not current.
I would suggest you get the best source of information on the topic. If you join Richard Sleigh's mailing list, his welcome message includes links to a few downloads. One of them is the Vintage Marine Band Spotters guide. That document gives you the run down on the various things to look for when you are considering buying a used Marine Band.
The Star on the back may indicate it was pre-war, but some post-war MB also had the star. The best ones to buy if you are looking to restore and play it are the ones from the Hicksville period (from the 60s.)
Good Luck.
P.S. Richard Sleigh does not spam anyone. You can also unsubscribe from his list as soon as you like.
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jim
1169 posts
Jan 21, 2012
2:05 PM
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The best are prewar.
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harpwrench
557 posts
Jan 21, 2012
2:23 PM
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I think it's all the lead in the old reeds that make them seem better in a way. But the current production harps are much better in other ways.
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jim
1170 posts
Jan 21, 2012
3:51 PM
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I'm talking about unique tone and response.
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harpwrench
558 posts
Jan 21, 2012
6:28 PM
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In what way do you find the prewar harps tone and response unique?
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rbeetsme
589 posts
Jan 21, 2012
7:23 PM
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I have a number of NOS vintage Marine Bands. 3 are pre-war. The pre-war are a little more responsive, tuning seems good. Of the others, the 70's and 80's models usually need work, the late 50's and 60's ones seem decent, but some are a little tight. I can't say I notice any difference in tone. Richard Sleigh has stated he prefers to work on the late 50's and 60's models. A few customizers are giving high grades to the new MBs.
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jim
1171 posts
Jan 22, 2012
2:35 AM
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They are extremely soft & light in response. ANd the tone is somewhat similar to Hering 1923
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chromaticblues
1143 posts
Jan 22, 2012
6:55 AM
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As stated there are different versions of vintage MB.
For the most part I would say it greatly depends on how you play! If you play blues and do not play fast then old MB's would work well for you. They have a nice mellow tone, the pre and post war MB's bend easily, but are a little slow responsively (compared to new MB's).
The new MB's are much more responsive and just easier to play I find. They are not as smooth sounding, but in the lower keys (G through C) I think they sound good.
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