Thanks to all for the advice. I've since figured out that the person who had the harp before me also must have at least taken the covers off (although they look pristine), since the side that says "A" now plays in D, and vice-versa.

Bob: No, this isn't the curved-plate Echo, this is the straight longish one that (I believe) is currently in production. I think retail is around $80, so I don't want to give up on this just yet. Most importantly, it may stink, but it sounds great.

Finally, if there is a legal age requirement for shaving, I passed it long ago. I hate Old Spice, though. I don't know why anyone would voluntarily smell like that.