JInx
205 posts
May 08, 2012
10:10 AM
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Today I went and bought a new Special 20. I haven't bought one of these in many years, and I must say this harp is fabulous. Such a sweet easy going tone. I love it. Bends easy and the action is consistent all the way up. The only problem is in the plastic case; the glue holding the tray insert has failed. So the tray pops out.
I got it at Sam Ash in Manhattan. Interestingly the store was heavily stocked with Hohners. Gone are the blister packs and a new paper box is in it's place. It was really nice to see all the different models available. Hohner seems to be making a big marketing push here.
Great harp, special 20 in C
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HarpNinja
2403 posts
May 08, 2012
10:13 AM
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Is that the one within walking distance of Time Square? My geography skills are lacking.
I was probably at that same store this fall. They had a ton of selection in blister packs. The current SP20 is fantastic. I don't like recessed plates, but...
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paulbunyn
11 posts
May 08, 2012
10:16 AM
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The tray insert can be repaired with a few drops from a hot melt glue gun.
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FreeWilly
201 posts
May 08, 2012
10:17 AM
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Hey Jlnx, I had the same problem on my newest Sp20! Might not have been a coincidence. Of course with my new case, I don't need the cases no more :D
I had a C last year that was awesome, then an F that was pretty good, but my G (where the tray falls out of) was gapped insanely wide, and even had a bit of rust? on the plates. After gapping it is fine though. Good harps all of them. Indestructible! I'd buy more.
Last Edited by on May 08, 2012 10:19 AM
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MJ
416 posts
May 08, 2012
10:31 AM
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I like to use cell phone leather belt cases (old style) for single harps when I am out and about. Keeps them clean, uncrushed and out of my pockets. I agree on the special 20 being a good harp. My second favorite one at the moment.
Last Edited by on May 08, 2012 10:32 AM
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HarpNinja
2404 posts
May 08, 2012
10:50 AM
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The trick, for me, is ordering direct or from an online dealer that moves a lot of product. In that way, you are most likely to get the newest harps.
I am sure many of the harps at the local store here have been there for years and years (and years).
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Mike
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harpdude61
1375 posts
May 08, 2012
10:56 AM
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The blister packs are gone? New paper box? I thought the blister packs were the latest thing.
Are they sealed or can the package be opened.
I play GMs and the blister pack harps have been better. I've missed the new packaging.
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HarpNinja
2405 posts
May 08, 2012
11:15 AM
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Correct, yes, yes.
They are taped closed and way more packaging than the blister pack.
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Mike
VHT Special 6 Mods
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JInx
206 posts
May 08, 2012
12:36 PM
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yup, sam ash is just off times square.
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HarpNinja
2406 posts
May 08, 2012
12:53 PM
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That's a cool store. There is a smaller one across the street that has cool stuff too. Oh, how I love NY!
My last relative in NY is having some serious health issues and I will be out there again pretty soon (between now and June depending on her health).
I could visit all the time...but never live there!
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Mike
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whiskey&harmonicas
27 posts
May 09, 2012
3:17 AM
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I patronize my local music store for my harps. Not much price difference, and the guy can use the business more.
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atty1chgo
336 posts
May 09, 2012
5:44 AM
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Just got a Special 20 in A yesterday and it sounds great OTB.
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yonderwall
25 posts
May 09, 2012
5:07 PM
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@HarpNinja: Hi Mike, Sorry to hear about your relative's health, but if you do find yourself in NYC on a Friday evening within the next few weeks (and have some free time), you might want to consider going to see Steve Guyger at Terra Blues on 5/25 (his performances are great), Ron Sunshine at Swing 46 on 5/18, and/or Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes at BB King's on 6/1 (though I'm not sure how much harp Johnny's playing in concert these days).
And hey... living here is *just like* visiting all the time :)
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DanP
254 posts
May 10, 2012
11:06 AM
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i bought a Special 20 about 20 years ago and didn't like it and haven't bought one since. But I've heard so many good things about them over the years, maybe I'll buy a new one. Perhaps I just got a bad one. Hohner's quality control at that time wasn't the greatest.
Speaking of NYC, I've not been there since the late '90s. Is Manny's Car Wash still there?
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JInx
207 posts
May 10, 2012
11:13 AM
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naw, manny's car wash is long gone.
d9f9kk
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