I got my first harp as a present for Christmas and it is an east top free blue’s (t003) I believe and I wondered if anyone could tell me the difference between that and the 008k.
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From an Uber quick Google looks like t003 has recessed reed plates (like special 20) whilst the 008k is a sandwich design (like marine band type harmonicas)
I’ve no idea about playing, but I’ve got 3 008k harps, and they are all decent.
I think they also do a t002 which has cover plates more like a Suzuki blues master.
At a wild guess the reed plates going into all of them may well be the same.
Yes, The 008K is just a lot better tone wise. I had a few of Too3K their ok for a beginner as long as you don’t blow too hard, they do wear out a bit quicker, the reeds compared to 008k are a bit thinner don’t have the life. All the ones I had were blown out. I bought them on a whim.
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Thanks for the info. I’m definitely gonna look at an upgrade at some point. Maybe a 008k or special 20 after payday
They are a pretty good beginner/ practice/ back up harp, I generally use mine for back ups and practice harps.