Re: [Harp-L] Has anybody tried the Hohner Marine Band Deluxe?



Hi

I've got one that I play almost every day, but not for long periods since it's an odd key - low F#. It came well tuned and fairly well gapped. I think many people who are used to regular out-of-the-box Marine Bands would really appreciate them. It's only needed a couple of minor tuning touch-ups in the year or so I've had it. Swelling hasn't been an issue. I put a little nail top coat on the exposed comb to smooth it.

To really make it to my liking took just as much work as any other harp, so it's not like getting a customized harp in that sense, but for a Marine Band it's got a head start because of the screw construction and better comb. For some reason, the covers don't tarnish nor rust as much as other Hohners i've got - so that's a good thing.

Things I don't like: too small, too light-weight, and too many sharp, uncomfortable edges and protuberances  poking at me. Would I get another? Considering all the great alternatives we have available these days, not likey. it's got a lot of competition even from harps costing more, e; g., the Seydel 1847.

Cheers,
Staggerin' Jim
Listen to Roots Harmonica at http://www.live365.com/stations/staggerinjim

----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Special20 
  To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 2:02 PM
  Subject: [Harp-L] Has anybody tried the Hohner Marine Band Deluxe?


  I have not found any Hohner Marine Band Deluxe harps around Denver, and I'm
  too impatient to order one.  Have you played this harp?  Is it worth 50
  bucks, in your opinion?  Does the wood comb swell at all?

  -Spec20




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