The Assessment
Quick customizing for the diatonic harmonica player (Videos on USB): This is a new collection of quick videos made for the reluctant customizer. These videos are for players who HATE to work on their harps and learn best from a "show me how it's done" approach.
http://harp.andrewzajac.ca/QuickCusto...
What makes a diatonic harmonica great?
Is it how loud it is? Is it Tone? How about how responsive it is?
Is it how fun it is to play? (and what does that even mean?)
Everyone has different criteria. Is there a way to measure how great a harp is without being biased?
The answer is yes: Play it at regular volume and then play the exact same thing at the lowest possible loudness. If the harp can handle playing both loudly and quietly, you have a winner!
http://harp.andrewzajac.ca/TheAssessment