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Good enough to begin on
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by John
7/18/2008 10:32:32 PM
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Musical Experience:
Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Bari Sax, Blues Harp, Pipe Organ
Style of music:
Classical, Blues, Rock, Jazz
Hometown
NJ
I got a Lee Oskar when I first started learning blues harp and still have one today, but honestly, I have discovered after trying quite a few other harps that Lee Oskars really aren't all they're cracked up to be. Sure, they're physically louder than other harps, but I don't find the tone to be very good, perhaps as a result of the ultra-thick reeds that they use. Honestly, I find them hard to play. The reeds are harder to bend than most good harps, and the case itself does not slope down towards the holes enough so your lips are forced against this metal wall instead of over the case like most harps. The advantage to these harps is that they will last a very, very long time. The reeds are almost impossible to screw up, unless you're a clarinet player like me and can ruin cheap harps in one blow. If you're a beginner, this is a good thing. By the way, if you are a beginner, you will inevitably ruin the first harp you play so try a Hohner Bluesband or something cheap first, and then buy one of these.
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