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When its time for a new harp?

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Sun, 04/24/2016 - 14:18
gwknopp@gmail.com
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Im a beginning making progress.  I originally bought a C harp and then got the A harp based on David's guidance.  Ive played the A harp quite a few hours and I find its not as responsive was it was and does not sound great.  I took it apart and cleaned it and it seems a bit better.  

Is it ever just time to get a new one?  I heared about blowing them out...well that's not be for sure, but do you experienced players just replace them every so often?

 

Gary

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Tue, 04/26/2016 - 07:09
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Jon M Harl
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Model?

What model of harmonica is it and where are you located?

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Wed, 04/27/2016 - 10:19
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Im playing a Hohner Blue Midnight.  A

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Sat, 04/30/2016 - 00:08
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MS Series Harp

The Blue Midnight is an MS Series harp (modular system) All MS series harps have interchangeable components. You can buy MS series reedplates at Rockin' Ron's for about $30.00. You would have a new harp. Go to the Hohner website to read about the MS system. Hope this helps.

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