Re: [Harp-L] RE: Hohner Crossover 5 blow reed sticks

[lonesomedaveferguson@xxxxxxxxx]

Hey Rob

Open the coverplates and increase the gapping slightly of the 5 blow reed by pressing gently and massaging the reed with a toothpick or similar.

If your gapping is too tight and you play with a lot of force the reed will freeze and cease to sound.

The Crossovers and Deluxes are far more airtight than the MS Pros and so the discrepencies in the gapping will be more evident.

All the best and take care

Dave Ferguson

------Original Message------
From: Rob Nagel
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Subject: [Harp-L] RE: Hohner Crossover 5 blow reed sticks
Sent: 6 Jan 2012 15:43

I have recently purchased two Hohner Crossover Marine Band harmonicas, one
in A and one in C. Although I love the tone and the ease of bending, both
harps seem to stick on the 5 blow. If I hit them just a little too hard,
they are dead.

Is this a feature of the Crossover Marine Bands? They have both done this
"out of the box". Am I just dogged with bad luck, or can the harps be at
fault?

I know I have given up on Japanese harps, many of which also had dubious
notes. Seems like the only reliable harp model I have had is the Hohner Pro
Harp MS. I can hammer them as much as I want, the reeds are always good,
have never been let down yet.

I am rather a big chap (6'4" with a very large lung capacity). I was
wondering if I am just too robust for the Manji's and Crossovers of this
world. Or perhaps there is a simple explanation/fix/workaround?

Regards
Rob "Harpdog Bob" Nagel
Tulbagh
South Africa



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