[Harp-L] RE: Harp Models
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- From: "Bill Kumpe" <bkumpe@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 05:47:42 -0500
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I have had a couple of Crossovers since they were released to the market.
They are a very tight harp. Exceptionally responsive. Very loud. Great
projection and volume. If you are a Marine Band player, the Crossover
addresses most of the complaints with them and plays like a custom harp. On
the downside, some people find the tuning a little strange and early models
had a problem with the lower reeds rattling against the reed covers. The
Crossover is a fine harp indeed, but for all its refinements, it still has
exposed reed plates. If you are not accustomed to them, you can pull a
mustache hair or even cut your lip. So, despite the Crossover's many strong
points, which are strong indeed, over time I found myself still reaching for
my Blues Masters and Special 20's.
Bill Kumpe
Tulsa, OK
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