Which jaw harp is best for a beginner?

Nureyev's "Heaven Call" Vargan

Nureyev's "Heaven Call" Vargan
Russian Vargans /
Oberton Pro Lab measurements:
Gaps: 40-50 µm (?)
Base frequency: 65-70 Hz (?)
Reed hardness: 110-120 gf (?)
Frame hardness: 100-200 gf (?)
Reed size: 75x25-30 mm
Overall dimensions: 105x35x4-7 mm (?)
Archived model (?)
Huge reed elbow, unpolished ring, uneven gaps - all of this gives only sound volume, but timbre is not musical and lot of unharmonic overtones can be heard. Decorative jews harp for shamans only, for plain inwards striking.



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