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From: Jack Ely
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 1995 16:51:10 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: Chromonica 260.

On 21-Sep-1995 Marcus Little writes...

>Hi all.

>Having broken my right hand playing Rugby League on the weekend I am in plaster and more than a little depressed. Dismantling my guitar made me feel no better. I have decided to buy myself a little gift. I noticed in the paper today a Hohner Chromonica 260 for sale at NZ$100
this is equivalent to about US$60 or so. 2nd hand of course.

>The inevitable questions are:-
>Is this harp a good deal? Is it a good first chromatic? What should I look for defect wise?
>Is a second hand chromatic worth buying?

The Hohner 260 is a good quality chromatic - it is a 10 hole (2 1/2 octave) It is built just like the popular 12 hole #270 (three octave). Both instruments start on middle C (assuming they are in the key of C).

I think the price is a little steep for a second hand harmonica. You should use caution buying used harmonicas - actually it is illegal to sell them in U.S.A. - --- Also - If you do buy a used harmonica be prepared to clean it thoroughly - you should have some repair experience to do this.

Check prices with Norman's Harmonica Centre, F&R Farrell, or Kevin's.

You should get a new #260 for that price or less. Do yourself a favor, make your first chromatic harmonica a new one.

Suggested alternative: Hering 12 hole - not sure of the price, but I think a little less than $60 US.

Final tip - Make sure you buy one in the key of C - all instruction books / methods will relate to a C harmonica.

Good luck!

- -- Jack ELy