All great adventures must come to an end
but the experience and friendships stay with us forever.
Last update: May 2025
It's been a great run, but it's time to close the show
No Long Goodbyes, Okay?
Dave's Music Gear and Accessories began in 2017 with a small booth in a local flea market. Expanding inventory and services over the years has been challenging yet incredibly rewarding. The things I've learned, and more importantly, the friends I've made, will forever be a blessing to me.
I'm ready to pursue new (non-commercial) ventures with family and friends. I'll be closing my walk-in shop (in Oswego, KS) as well as my online Reverb Shop by the end of 2025. Look for deep discounts at both!
Thank you for a truly amazing 8 years!
dMG is NOW your "go to" for String Swing products
Dave's Music Gear and Accessories has the lowest prices on all String Swing
- TOP QUALITY - MADE IN THE USA -
LIFETIME WARRANTY - products.
Visit String Swing's website to see the large selection of instrument hangers, stands, holders, and displays available and then . . .
Call, Email, or Message me for a price quote and delivery options.
mouth harps
Inexpensive mouth harps are offered by some music and novelty stores for less than $15. But, if you want a high-quality harp that'll last for years, consider the following:
CONSTRUCTION (Design & Playability)
Mouth harps consist of a frame (corpus or body) and a spring (reed or tongue). The spring is either soldered, wedged, screwed, or crimped onto the frame. Placement of the spring between the frame arms is crucial for proper sound and function. Higher-quality mouth harp springs are more securely attached to the frame.
MATERIALS
Frames made from steel or brass and springs (reeds) of high carbon steel are typical. Material types influence timbre, volume, frequency, and other sound qualities.
QUALITY
Quality mouth harps generally have the spring soldered or bolted onto the frame to keep it secure. Inexpensive mouth harp springs are often just crimped in place.
SOUND
Sound is produced by pressing the frame arms against your teeth as you pluck the spring (also called a reed or tongue), making sure it's free to vibrate. The vibrations resonate and amplified from your mouth. The sound is altered by opening and closing your throat, gently moving air past the spring, and reshaping your mouth.
Listening to samples of different mouth harps can help in making a selection.
VladHarps MAGIC mouth harp with case
Local Links
As a small music store, DMG is committed to spotlighting new and established local businesses and services that help to build, support, and serve musicians of the Four-State area (Southeast Kansas, Northwest Missouri, Southeast Oklahoma, and Northwest Arkansas).
Click on the LOCAL LINKS tab to learn more about these nearby resources.
Need Some Guidance?
DMG is more than just a music store. I also offer FREE buying guides, written by experienced musicians and techs, to help you make smarter buying choices.
You'll also find other useful stuff, like a ukulele chord chart, that you can download and share for personal use. New downloads are periodically added -
Check back often.