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Hohner XB - 40
MINGER
1 post
Apr 25, 2008
5:57 AM
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Hi, Has any one tried the Hohner XB - 40?
I was thinking of buying one, but i thought seeing as its such a lot of money ide check it out first. Any one had any experience with one?
Thanks for any advice.
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MINGER
2 posts
Apr 26, 2008
10:17 AM
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No one got one then? I just had a reply on another forum, but says he's too old to spend too much time with it. He reckons that you will here great things about it, and from it, in the the future.
Here's a link to a guy who knows how to play it, it sounds nice enough to me, what do you guys reckon?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbvh8-coLqw&feature=PlayList&p=4E8B6A249437DEDF&index=0
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eharp
12 posts
Apr 26, 2008
11:53 AM
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to start, i have never tried one.
however, i have heard mixed reviews on the harp. it is like any other harp or product out there; it will have it's champions and detractors. the only thing to do, and it is the way with all harps, is jump in and buy it. you be your own judge.
this is my philosophy on buying harps. find a brand you like and stick with it. eventually an opportunity will arise where you need a new harp and cant find your regular flavor. that is when you take a chance. it may become THE ONE or may be one of the many small mistakes we make.
good luck. and remember, we are all counting on you.
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MINGER
3 posts
Apr 27, 2008
6:51 PM
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Thanks for taking the time to reply eharp, coincidently the reason i called back here just now, was to post the comment below, It was a negative comment so i thought i had better even up the score before some one went out and spent money they my have regretted. Any way the comment is below, for any one interested. I have decided to hang on a wile, and see how things pan out over a bit more time.
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I own dozens of harmonicas -- all Honer's. I play Keith Relf (Yardbirds) harmonica and I normally use the Hohner "Blues Harp." Those are the very best. I spent quite a bit on this "techno-harp" and it is not worth a darn. It is a nice piece of engineering but is too difficult to play and doesn't perform as well as the Blues Harp. Since I've played on it I can't return it. So I wasted quite a bit on something that's not worth the price of postage. I fell victem to the hype that Hohner put out.
I've been playing harmonica (although guitar is my primary instrument)for over 40 years. If you think this harmonica will give you an "edge," don't fall victem to the advertisement. This harmonica is extremely difficult to play and does NOT deliver the promised tone bending. Get the Hohner "Blues Harps." You will, eventually, thank me for this advice.
We live in a world of "techno-design," but it didn't work this time. Classic is the best. As Indiana Jones said, "Trust Me." Please trust me.
David
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Jeff
67 posts
Apr 27, 2008
7:03 PM
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Here's the most in-depth review you'll find:
http://www.planetharmonica.com/ph5/Pat/XB-40PatUK.htm
I've heard from multiple people that the XB-40 is very difficult to play. It's much larger than a regular diatonic harp. The big size difference alone makes it very hard to get accustomed to. The people that have put in the time mastering it swear by it though. It's definitely one of the loudest harps I've ever heard in person. The shear volume of the thing is kind of shocking.
Last Edited on 28-Apr-2008 7:16 AM
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