Re: [Harp-L] Re: XB-40

[Moandabluz@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 12/3/05 12:25:58 PM, jgrud@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> I also purchased a XB-40, in the key of "C," and was disappointed with it. 
> I
> sent it back to Horner and they did a very good job of fixing the problems.
> Now it is playable, and all the sounds seem to be normal. It was especially
> bad on the high end.  Now I can get a reliable sound from all the holes.
> 
> I do think there is a "learning curve" you need to go through for the XB-40.
> Once you get it all sorted out,, I think you will love the sound.
> I do!
> When I buy more of them, I will get the lower keys, as Zombor suggest.
> Regards Don
> 
    I had the same experience with my C XB40. I messed with the gapping and 
got it playable, but I haven't had it out of the case in months, so I suppose 
that says something. I guess I have too much yet to do on the standard diatonic 
to get excited about this one.

Still a fool for the Harp
Steve 'Moandabluz' Webb