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Saturday 6 June 2015

One Careful Höhner


For Sale
One Harmonica
in the key of
B Flat

While it remains in very good condition
this Harmonica
could probably use a little tlc
eg
a buffing with the soft yellow cloth
also included in the sale
for it has been neglected
in its case
far too long.

It has to be stated
that there are
one
or two
abrasions to the chrome
(as a result
one might imagine
of the instrument having been
dropped
and possibly trodden on.)

The teeth marks on
the upper and lower surfaces
do not effect the playing tone
although
the new owner may detect
a slight metallic
bitterness
on inhaling through
the instrument’s reedy carcass.

The current owner
no longer has a need for this
that was when purchased
a fine instrument
one that he had considered suitable
for the playing of
airs and graces
of romantic melodies
melancholy
and seductive lullabies.

He was however
mistaken
and that which he considered
beautiful
seems to have created
an opposite impression
on another
who has subsequently decided
that she prefers
the rather more
vulgar vibe
created by a banjo

And so
For Sale
One Harmonica
to anyone who can spare
thirty pieces
ono.

Also:

A vacancy has occurred
for a Harmonica player
with the small country folk trio
“Banjomonica.”


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