Gear

Hi All

I play Hohner Marine band Deluxe/Crossovers in the main, but am interested in having a go with a Suzuji Fire Breath/Pure Harp after seeing Brendan Power on a YouTube demonstrTing them. 

:-  http://youtu.be/xLT2F3D5OC8

Does anybody else like this model of Harp?

Cheers 

Richard 

hi there,

maybe a complete newbie-question...  continue reading...

hi there,

maybe a complete newbie-question...  continue reading...

Hi All

just in 'case' (pardon the pun) anyone else is interested in one. 

I've just purchased a beautiful leather 4 harp case from Pinegrove Leather in Hebden Bridge West Yorkshire. 

Howard Levy has one so I though 'if it's good enough for him' ;-)

Here is the website address if anyone wants to have a look 

http://www.pinegroveleather.co.uk

Ps I have no financial interest in this shop. It just seems to make nice products. 

Ta

Richard

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