Re: [Harp-L] crossover harmonica

["Mike Rogers" <bullfrog9@xxxxxxx>]

A well known customizer friend of min told me that he was no longer doing 
customizing.  He found that the Hohner Cross Over works quite well and is 
using them for back harps and recommended that I try one.  I've ordered one 
to see for myself.  There are so many varying opinions about harps, that I 
figure it's up to each player to find what works for him or her.  All my 
harps are customs and I arely have a problem with them, but it does get 
expensive.  It would be great to have a reliable stock backup.

Bullfrog
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wayne Childress" <wchildress6112@xxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 7:27 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] crossover harmonica



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.