I feel most convenient playing the SP20 - Is this because i am a beginner ?
Hello Friends,
I am a bit more than a beginner and tried a lot of brands
high lever like the crossover and Seydel 1847
but I feel most convenient playing the SP20 Is this because I am a beginner ?
I should have a target to like those high level brands
or its ok to stick with my beloved SP20
I will appreciate your advice
Thank you
Moran
no! not even close. The special 20 is just a really good harp !
This is just personal taste, I did same as you and I ended up loving the sandwitch type (crossover/1847) and that's all I want now but part of that is because they're easier to customize IMO.
I know players who been playing special 20's for 10-15 years and that's all they buy. It's certainly every bit as good as a sandwich type harp !!
(many pros play them too)
Check out David's interview of Mark Ford, who sounds as if he's exclusively a straight-out-of-the-box Special 20 player, and loves them. And Mark Ford is no slouch. I own a real variety of brands and models, and just pulled out an SP20 (Bb) that I bought shortly after I first started playing six years ago, and was amazed at how much better it sounded than how I remembered it from back then! I don't think it's the harmonica that improved, sitting in its box in a drawer. Bottom line: Within your budget, play the harp(s) you feel and sound best for you and your music. (And speaking of budget, the SP 20 continues to be a good value.)
I play SP20s. (And, I have have the filled in holes on the left to prove I'm not a beginner!)
But, seriously, they are fine harmonicas. I'm a big believer in playing what is comfortable and feels right.
Thank you for the advice, i will also check those customizers
Thank you all for your advice, this was really helpful
Moran:
My beginner's opinion: The best harp brand/model for you is the harp you love.
As to the Special 20, keep in mind that the following Hohner Affiliated Customizers all sell customized SP 20s:
Evets