Slimharp
226 posts
Mar 02, 2014
8:31 AM
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I dont cross in C very much, but when I do ......
the cats and dogs start screaming after about 16 bars. I figure it's time to check out a Low F. I usually play Hohner but the only one I see at Rockin Rons is a Thunderbird for $120.00. Rather not go there. I need a good harp that is fairly responsive ( I can tweak it some ) and fairly air tight. I dont like stainless steel reeds. I see Lee Oskar has a low F. Any suggestions, comments. Thanks. Rich
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A440
131 posts
Mar 02, 2014
8:56 AM
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Hi Rich,
The Seydel Session Standard (brass reeds) is a responsive, airtight harp available in low keys, at a reasonable price.
I agree with you on the Thunderbird - they must be nice, but I can't afford them.
Last Edited by A440 on Mar 02, 2014 9:32 AM
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harpdude61
1977 posts
Mar 02, 2014
8:59 AM
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I play Hohner Golden Melody and also found need of a low F. I went with the Suzuki Promaster. It took quite a bit of tweaking to get response like I wanted for overbends. It does the job, but will never have quite the tender feel of my sweet GM!
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harmonicanick
2140 posts
Mar 02, 2014
9:27 AM
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I use low F gigging a lot
very useful for playing behind the melody or chuggin'
just checked my case and it is a Special 20, nuthin' wrong with it, good full sound and it has worked well for quite a few years
like harpdude61 I am a GM player through and through, I just wish they would do more tunings OTB
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timeistight
1504 posts
Mar 02, 2014
9:51 AM
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Hohner has phased out the low Big Rivers, Special 20s and Marine Bands. You may still be able to find them in old stock or used.
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boris_plotnikov
931 posts
Mar 02, 2014
9:53 AM
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Even Seydel 1847 is about $90 and Session Steel is around $60 and they have Stainless Steel reeds! Loud and long living.
P.S. I'm affiliated with Seydel, but I love them!
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arzajac
1293 posts
Mar 02, 2014
9:55 AM
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I lower Big Rivers in G with a little solder to low-F. With an airtight comb they are superb. I wouldn't go any lower than F, though. If you can find low keys, I would suggest that.
I think Harmonicas Direct (in UK) have a few low Es left, last time I checked.
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Pistolcat
600 posts
Mar 02, 2014
10:33 AM
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I have a Lee Oskar low F that is an ok harp. The six blow doesn't overblow well though. If you want to use overblows I wouldn't recommend LO:s. Otherwise it's a fine harp after basic gapping 15 min. I recently bought a LLF thunderbird because a discount. Very meditative to play but I can't use it for blues or bend anything below four draw. :)
I posted a sample of the LLF earlier. Here's the link again if anyone's curious. http://youtu.be/KFN6at29Yqc
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Last Edited by Pistolcat on Mar 02, 2014 10:35 AM
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GEEZER1
205 posts
Mar 02, 2014
10:45 AM
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I have a Huang low F it works great for crossing to "C" I don't know if they make them anymore in that key.
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Pistolcat
601 posts
Mar 02, 2014
10:48 AM
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Oh! And here's a vid where I play my LO low F. I experimented a bit with playing absolutely as soft as I could so maybe it's not absolutely "true" sound. The rig I use, a sm 58 into an focusrite Scarlett 4i2 is very nice for reproducing sound though so in that regard it's probably "truer" than a lot of other YT vids.
http://youtu.be/0odg1drHBJQ
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Pistolkatt - Pistolkatts youtube
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Slimharp
227 posts
Mar 02, 2014
11:38 AM
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Thanks you guys. Im gonna do some checking around.
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Gnarly
932 posts
Mar 02, 2014
2:16 PM
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Manji--or a stage one special 20 LOL
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SuperBee
1723 posts
Mar 02, 2014
2:26 PM
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Just bought a Seydel Session brass reed lo F harp. A bargain I feel at the moment. Can't really fault it. I have a tbird in same key. Yeah, it's probably better, but over twice the price.
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tmf714
2450 posts
Mar 02, 2014
2:40 PM
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You can get a Suzuki Promaster Low F on Amazon right now for $60.00-or a Manji Low F for 55.00
Last Edited by tmf714 on Mar 02, 2014 2:41 PM
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dougharps
570 posts
Mar 02, 2014
2:42 PM
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Delta Frost Low F harps are a bargain. If you want to use old covers, you can just get the reed plate and comb for $20, or get a whole harp for $38!
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/search.php?s=Delta+Frost+Low+F+reed+plates
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Doug S.
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GMaj7
367 posts
Mar 02, 2014
3:31 PM
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Slimharp I have a couple of very nice Seydel 1847 Silvers. They were mixups on an order so technically not brand new. I can make a deal on one if you email me.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
greg@1623customharmonicas.com
1623customharmonicas.com
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