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Post subject: Fender® John Popper Signature Harmonica
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 7:46 am
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Has anyone used this Fender® John Popper Signature Harmonica $99 USD. I have been playing since 1971 and I have seen some expensive harps that are special, chromatic, echo, even the SEYDEL Blues SOLIST PRO goes for $44. Yes the SEYDEL Blues SOLIST PRO 12 STEEL goes for $109, you do get 2 more blow and draw holes though, still I never had tried one as the cost a little over my head. I use Lee Oskar 1910G Harmonica $30 but that is just me. I guess if I had an extra $99 and could not think of a way to use it I would get one to try, as you can't return it or trade it in after one use if it is not to your liking.
I guess if I was still playing professionally, I would need one or many for my collection if I liked them, [i]unfortunately ya cant go into a music shop and just try before you buy,[/i] sure you can use the harmonica bellow tester but that just lets you know all the notes work not how it feels, plays, and bends.
I guess for that dollar amount it better be a real good one
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Post subject: Re: Fender® John Popper Signature Harmonica
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 3:00 am
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As far as I know, they had just recently come out with this Harmonica---I just got the email from Fender.com about a week or so ago on this particular instruments introduction. So you might not find too many people right now that has already had a chance to buy it and play it.

My Harmonica (Blues harp) experience goes back aways, but unfortunately it is only in the key of C...so I would never pay that much for one. I have a Hohner Special 20 and a Blues Harp MS (both made in Germany) that I got for my birthday from friends in different years....and both in the key of C.

Perhaps if I had John Popper's talent, I wouldn't hesitate to get one---but I couldn't even come close. LOL!


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Post subject: Re: Fender® John Popper Signature Harmonica
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:58 am
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Over the years, I've tried a dozen different brands, models and variations of harps--some good, some bad, some "meh"...

I have found that after a particular price point (currently, $35 to $40), they don't get significantly better...they don't last any longer, their tone isn't noticeably better, and the "feel" isn't improved enough to make the investment.

I play Hohner Marine Bands, Hohner Blues Harps and and Lee Oskar harps...mostly Marine Bands lately, but I vacillate depending on my mood.

For a harp to cost twice to three times these particular models, it better have marked improvement...and I have not seen/heard/felt that improvement.

If a person wants marked improvement in their sound, they need to (1) practice, (2) invest in a good microphone, (3) practice some more, (4) get the right amp, (5) check out Lone Wolf Blues Company's harp effects pedals* and (6) practice some more.

After you get above the level of the harps I'm using (noted above), the "improvement" isn't worth the price difference...

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*I am not affiliated with the Lone Wolf Blues Company in any way except as a customer and user.

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