Re: [Harp-L] MB Deluxe?

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John,

Yeah, I've got two of the Marine Band Deluxe (in A
and G) and I very much agree with your assesment.
Not much to write home about playability wise
(about the same a good stock MB). I did my own
reedwork on mine, however, and came away with a
~very~ playable harp.

Hugely disspointed with the half-fast job they did
sealing the comb. My A harp now has white
air-pockets creeping under the sealant on the front
of the comb tines where moisture got underneath.
When my G har arrived, I went ahead and sealed the
rest of the comb on that harp. 

Very disspointed that Hohner didn't take that last
step. I can understand why they don't want to spend
time hand-arcing reeds, embossing chambers and
setting them up for overblows at the factory, but
cm'on guys! If you're gonna sell a wood-comb harp
that's sealed... well, ~SEAL~ it!

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M.

--- john kuzloski <jkuzloski@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Haven't heard much chatter about the Marine Band
> Deluxe since it first came out.  What are folk's
> experiences with them now that the dust has
> settled a bit?  I ordered an A awhile back and
> wasn't very impressed with it's playability for
> the money.  I suppose the price is too low to
> expect the peformance of a customized harp!  But
> the price also seems too high for removable (and
> opened-up) covers.  I heard from Rupert Oysler
> (where I sent mine for extra work) that the
> sealed comb is not completely sealed -- just the
> "exposed" parts I think.  Other thoughts? 
>  --jk 
> 
> 		


		
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