nicewrk
33 posts
Feb 28, 2012
3:54 PM
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The enevitable happened today. Pulled out an "A" Sp20 and
kerplunk goes the 4 draw. Was an older Harp but runnin short in the "A" department soooo..... What harp to buy. Tried
suzuki bluesmaster ... really liked them but seemed to go through them way to fast playable but gets expensive seemed to last not nearly as well as the SP20's. Thought about seydel blues sessions... pricier my question is this are they a larger
embrochure harp like a Lee Oskar ( which I would love to love but i don't)
Growin up around MB'S and Bluesharps i need the smaller harp. Suggestions greatly appreciated. Also does cleaing prolong harp life? Insert your opinion or fact based scientific evidence here ________
If love these blues play em like ya feels em
Mike B
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shanester
521 posts
Feb 28, 2012
4:10 PM
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Opinion - most reed breakages are probably caused either by too much breath pressure, or deep file marks across the reed, or a combo of the two.
I think cleaning could shorten or lengthen the life depending on how you do it, like certain materials don't stand up to the dishwasher, etc.
The way I clean mine is pretty dry. I just take them apart and scrape the crap off the comb with finger nail, q tip or whatever won't scratch it. Cover plates I lick once and buff clean with a cloth or paper towel.
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Shane,
"The Possum Whisperer"
Shane's Cloud
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MP
2052 posts
Feb 28, 2012
4:11 PM
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you might want to consider buying new SP/20 reed plates from RockinRonsmusic4less.
$27 free shipping. or click my user name.
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MP
doctor of semiotics and reed replacement.
"making the world a better place, one harmonica at a time"
Last Edited by on Feb 28, 2012 4:57 PM
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billy_shines
126 posts
Feb 28, 2012
9:04 PM
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what reed broke?
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nicewrk
34 posts
Feb 29, 2012
3:46 AM
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Broken 4 draw. Amy opinions on the blues session?
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jiceblues
78 posts
Feb 29, 2012
4:23 AM
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I'd keep the SP20 ,buy another reedplates set or see with MP . I don't like blues sessions , i find them hard to play .
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billy_shines
129 posts
Feb 29, 2012
5:20 AM
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man me too always the 4 draw. if you got a busted B harp you can take the 4 blow off it and put it on the A harp blow. but yeah always that one. maybe you can buy a single reed.
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nicewrk
35 posts
Feb 29, 2012
5:38 AM
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Reed replacement is daunting any other model reeds fit a Sp20. I am actually thinking of going all Sp20.
I have always liked MB's But the wood comb is less appealing than it once was.
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nicewrk
36 posts
Feb 29, 2012
5:39 AM
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Reed replacement is daunting any other model reeds fit a Sp20. I am actually thinking of going all Sp20.
I have always liked MB's But the wood comb is less appealing than it once was.
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billy_shines
130 posts
Feb 29, 2012
6:39 AM
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well an A is important A and D seem to get blown out the fastest. F# lasts forever because its never used. buy A's on the ebay lottery and rebuild them. i just went back to marine bands. for acoustic and hand effects i think they blow special 20s away.
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