RE: XB40 Maintenance Issues

["Rick Epping" <REpping@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Will,

Hohner is currently working out the packaging, pricing and distribution
of XB-40 replacement reedplates.  They will hopefully be available
before too long.  Happily we have not yet had a need for them. 

Best regards, 

Rick Epping
Hohner, Inc.
 
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> Date: Mon, 3 May 2004 11:31:16 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Will Vogtman <will_vogtman@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: XB40 Maintenance Issues
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> Hello!
> 
> I've just ordered an XB40.  It's not here yet, but I'm quite anxious
to try it.
> 
> I am a little worried, though.
> 
> What if I get hooked on the thing and it goes south?
> 
> Will there be replacement reed plates, or am I doomed to hours of
gapping and
> tuning 40 reeds as opposed to 20?
> 
> If I break a reed will I have to learn how to replace individual
reeds/buy a whole
> new harp?
> 
> Any ifo would be appreciated.
> 
> Will