RE: [Harp-L] crossover harmonica

[Paul Marconi <pmarcons@xxxxxxxxx>]

I replaced my Lee Oskars a few years back for the same reason. I
currently use a mix of MB's, 20's, and crossovers for playing and
backups. The newest one is two years old.

Paul


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From: Steve Webb
Sent: 9/17/2012 7:40 AM
To: Harp-L
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] crossover harmonica
I have some Special 20s more than 10 years old that have been played a
lot. Some of them almost every weekend for 3 years. Plus practice. I
would hardly call them fragile.
Steve in Minn.

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On Sep 17, 2012, at 6:27 AM, Wayne Childress <wchildress6112@xxxxxxx> wrote:

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> 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.
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> 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.
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