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From: theo~X.NETCOM.COM (Jimbeau)
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 1997 13:46:42 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: Re: Bandmaster Harmonica Set

John Barker wrote:

>The new Damark catalog came yesterday. They have a set of 5
>"Bandmaster"
>diatonic harmonicas in the keys of A, C, G, F, and D for $29.99 and
>shipping is free. The description says "...chrome-plated covers with
>brass
>plates and reeds with soft carrying pouches." Does anyone know what
>they are? The combs look like they are black plastic.
>
>I did search the archives and someone said that they are cheap ($3.95)
>harmonicas made pre-reunified East Germany, that they have a different
>tuning, and that the Damark offer is a rip-off. Are all these
>accusations true?


I have a Bandmaster chromatic, which I bought around 1980. It was made in the
former East Germany (GDR), and it was extremely hard to play -- very leaky,
sticky slide. It really put me off chromatics for a long time until I learned
they weren't all that way.

As for Damark, I've bought a couple of things from them -- a 2-line speaker
phone, some outdoor stereo speakers. The phone broke after 6 months, and the
speakers buzz. I don't think they sell anything that isn't remainders or
"refurbished" returns -- in other words, junk.

IMHO, you're better off buying Huangs for the same money, and spending 2 bucks
for the shipping, from Farrell's or Magdalaine.

Jimbeau