[Harp-L] crossover harmonica

[Wayne Childress <wchildress6112@xxxxxxx>]

Friends, I bought Crossover "D" harp thru an online supplier and paid 70 bucks for it. I was motivated by a desire  to play fiddle tunes with greater ease and the testimony of a pro player I admire. The 7 blow reed went flat within the warranty period. I returned the harp and Hohner sent me a replacement. The 4 draw reed broke on the replacement in  less than a month. I returned that harp to Hohner and they sent me a quote for 39 dollars to recondition the harp. I sent them a letter two weeks ago asking that they return the harp to me unrepaired. I have not received my harp or a reply from them. I think Hohner made a souped up harp using the same reeds they use in the Marine Band and and they're fragile. I am not a blues player and I do not play hard.


I love Hohner harps but they're not as durable as the Lee Oskars and they have gotten expensive. I was quoted by Hohner 47 dollars for a set of replacement reeds for a Special 20. That's another fragile harp. 


Wayne C.