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.”