Right now from everyone’s recommendations, The harmonicas that I am considering are the Hohner Crossover (Possibly with a custom comb), A Seydel 1847 silver (Possibly customized), or a Hohner Rocket. Not quite sure what key I want, but probably C. Any suggestions or recommendations for which harmonica I should? Or even a new contender?
Thank you, OP Lucas
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@ladreyer503, as you already have two harps in C, I think you should choose another key for your new one. Maybe G, A, Bb or D, depending on the type of music you want to play. Just to point out with the rockets, if you didn’t already know, there’s a ‘Rocket’ (grey comb) and a ‘Rocket Amp’ (Green comb). I only have the Amp.
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I ended up getting the will Wilde with wooden comb
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@ladreyer503 the Marine Band Deluxe’s aren’t uncomfy. They’re amazing! You can also get one with a custom comb installed from Todd Parrott if you’d rather have a plastic comb.
Crossovers are great too. MBD’s sound sweeter on chords and a little mellower tone compared to Crossover.
The 1847 Classic is my favorite of the 1847’s personally. But I prefer Hohner’s over Seydel’s. I’m just a brass reeds guy.
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HI Luke. I keep hearing mention of Tom Parrot combs but whenever i’ve looked on his website there is never any mention of them. How or where do you buy them from? I’d love to sacrifice one of my harps to modding and reed gapping just to practise those skills and from what i’ve seen of his combs they look amazing.
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You buy Todd Parrott combs from him. Just message him on Facebook. He likes to show you a video of what he has available so you can pick exactly which one as you want. I think they’re $40 + shipping? If you’re have Joe Spiers customize one for you, Todd can just send the comb straight to Joe for you. Hope that helps…
Thanks Luke, i’ll do that
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@robertchartrand2104. Of all the keys that an amateur like me is ever likely to need, Bb is the only one I don’t have. I’m looking for an excuse to get myself another beautiful Kermit green rocket amp but hitherto I haven’t found an appealing melody that should be played with a Bb harp. Got any suggestions?
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Interesting question, i always like to help out with G.A.S
Second position for a Bb is F (have i got that right?). I googled blues songs in key of F major and came across a site called singingcarrots that had a list of 77 blues songs in F including many by John Lee Hooker, Howling Wolf and B B King. Should be enough there to convince you to buy a new Rocket amp
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Thank You @chris3, yes, it’s easy to get carried away with gear acquisition. I have no clue about first, second position etc. but you are probably correct. I will have a look at that site.
Thank You @toogdog. That is very helpful and kind of you to provide the link. So, there’s no excuse now, right? I have to get that new harp. Nothing to do with G.A.S
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Hello @PapaCurly,
I like playing Bb the most.
My last song is “I am What I am”, which was also sung by Gloria Gaynor in the original.
I played it with both an Ab, Bb and B (H) - harp.
https://www.harptabs.com/song.php?ID=5687
You probably already know the song, it’s very well known.
The tabs shown here have a few small errors in my opinion. I have changed it a little for myself at least.
Regards Astrid 
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Thank You @AstridHandbikebee63 for your reply. Yes, there are often errors in the tabs. I didn’t know that song, but it sounds nice. I like the song ‘Vincent’ by Don Mclean, and I think Bb might be right for it. I have ordered my new harp, but it will take a while to get to me, there aren’t many models available off the shelf in my part of the world. We haven’t heard from you in a while, I hope you are OK.
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Thank you, @PapaCurly , I’m happy. I’m always here, reading and refraining from commenting.
Your chosen song is beautiful and I like the way it is interpreted. Typical of the time. The lyrics are thought-provoking, just like Vincent van Gogh.
At first I thought I knew the song. But it’s only a few bars that another song also uses.
I can imagine that the Bb harp goes well with it. In any case, the harp shouldn’t be too high or too low.
Maybe I’ll try it in the winter. Guitar accompaniment would be perfect, but since I don’t have one, it will probably be the keyboard.
In any case, I hope you have a lot of fun with your new harp. Hopefully you don’t have to wait too long and can play the song soon.
Best Regards Astrid
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Give the Harmo Polar a look . The three I have ( G, A, C ) are fantastic.
Plastic comb , recessed reed plate , good weight . Around the $40 range . They are worth a look .
Good luck , have fun
I also love the key of Bb! Not too high…not too low. Just right. 
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