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Older Hohner Blues Harp

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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 11:27
cdesch
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Hey Kinya:

I have an older Hohner Blues Harp thats at least 50 years old that my late father in law bought but used very little. At his passing I acquired his harp and carried it around America for the last four years tucked very carefully in its origonal blue plastic snapped carrier only to pick it up and began playing it about three months ago. The more proficient I became I realized that some of the notes just wern't sounding right. So I bought a new Special 20 and wow what a difference. The tone is a lot better and I blow with a third of the effort.

Here is my question: Does the MS series of reeds fit this older blues harp and should I replace the wooden comb as well. I would like to keep it for sentimental reasons and have it workable and efficient. Kind of carrying on what my father in law began.

Chuck Desch

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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:38
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Older Hohner Blues Harp

Hi Chuck
Please read my response from the other posting.
~Kinya

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