I'm back. But first and foremost, my utomost appreciations to Gregory K and others who assisted me in the packing and shipping of the harps and accessories while I, like thousands of others, had to volunteer my services at ground zero...following the most horrific, apocalyptic cataclysms of 9/11.
In consequence of the most unimaginable evil acts perpetrated on humanity, over 6,000 innocent and wonderful human beings perished, and thousands of others have been maimed and scarred for life, not to mention the lives of millions of others that have been psychologically and permanently destroyed.
We are all aware of many of the great heroes who gave their own lives so others might live. But, I must also express my eternal gratitudes to the unsung or unknown volunteering heroes who too risked their lives for the same cause. These came from all corners of this great nation and from different parts of the world. My heartfelt gratitudes must also go to those many international search-and-rescue cats and dogs and their companions who so desperately struggled around the clock to save lives.
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I am a long-time harmonica player and collector. Incidentally, a few months ago I also bought a batch of brand-new harmonicas, mostly Hering chromatics, from an owner going out of business.
I must stress, I am not making these offers with profit or publicity in mind, and the quantity of harmonicas and accessories I am offering are limited. I also wish to satisfy as many interested parties as possible - -- on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you wish to switch from diatonic to chromatic, then let me know what sorts of harmonicas (brands/models) you prefer and how much you wish to invest. I will send you the options. The main contents of each package determine the total blow-out price.
My best offering is a starter package consisting of one or two or more chromatics (depending on Package Option), as well as bonus tutorial audio/video tapes, including tunes by great harmonicists, and sample newsletters and other harmonica-related paraphernalia.
The above packages are ideal for beginners on the chrom, or those diatonic players wishing to learn to play or switch to the chromatic. Similarly, a most generous offer anywhere and for any harmonica player, beginner or pro.
Some of the harmonicas and parts and accessories, including video/audio tapes and tutorials, are as follows:
Brand-new Hering 5148, Charlie M., Baritonos and Hohner Chrometta, as well as Hero/Tower chromatics. Also, the latest Suzuki Pipe Hummings and Overdrives, and the much-less expensive Chinese-made Hohner Bluesband diatonics, and Star Performers by Huang, etc., but I may just happen to also have a particular harp or parts that you might be looking for.
Please be advised that I do not currently offer individual reeds and rivets, but I do offer brand new parts for some chroms and diatonics, including Suzuki Leghorn and Chromatix replacement reedplates, mouthpieces, combs and coverplates, etc. To promote the harmonica, especially chromatic, I charge players the lowest possible fees and send every package postage-paid, by U.S. Priority Mail/Insured.
ALL CHROMS AND DIATONICS ARE SPECIALLY SET UP FOR OPTIMAL PLAYABILITY AND SOUND:
Please note that every single factory-fresh harmonica I specially set up for optimal playability and sound. This entails three to six hours of painstaking and highly precise devotion to each stock chromatic, and one to two hours to each diatonic. These are rough estimates in that even two exact same model and make STOCK/FACTORY chromatics, for example, may come with dramatic contrasting "flaws." Hence, each one would require its own idiosyncratic attention to "tweak" and perfect: One might need up to two hours; the other as much as five or six!
If seriously interested, please do contact me directly.
