Hi - I did a search through the db but couldn't find an answer to this, so I'm hoping someone out there will be able to advise.
Years ago I used to play harmonica (using a neck harness, while playing guitar - a la Woody Guthrie, Dylan, etc.) and I used to use Hohner Echo Super Vamper 10-hole harmonicas. I need to replace the old ones I have, but I don't think these are made anymore, and wondered what the best alternative is. Hohner seem to sell a couple of different models that look similar - the Marine Band and the Blues Harp. Does anyone know which of these would be nearest in sound to the Echo SV? These retail at around £20 apiece in the UK and I'd like to know before buying any. Or is there something nearer to the sound of the Echo SV that I've overlooked?
I don't have easy access to a music shop, and anyway I guess they wouldn't be happy at people trying these instruments out before buying (?). I bought a cheap harmonica on ebay but I'm disappointed with it - it sounds muffled as if it's being played through a sock! Any advice would be welcome. I guess you get what you pay for, unless anyone knows of a cheaper alternative to Hohner?