Adam L
4 posts
Feb 11, 2012
10:45 AM
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Just need a few more opinions really -
I recently bought a Hohner Cross Harp (quite expensive when compared to the Marine Band) and found that the response isn't all that great, that bends are difficult and there is generally a weaker sound produced than that of the Marine Band (or Marine Band Deluxe, which I mostly play). Maybe more air is being lost through the Cross Harp - I don't fully know, although it certainly sounds like there is a greater air loss. Has anybody else found this with Cross Harps?
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Kingley
1777 posts
Feb 11, 2012
10:49 AM
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Have you tried gapping the reeds? It may improve things quite significantly.
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Adam L
5 posts
Feb 11, 2012
10:55 AM
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No, I haven't - but if it helps I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks
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Todd Parrott
837 posts
Feb 11, 2012
10:57 AM
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The true Cross Harp died with the introduction of the MS series.
With the MS Cross Harp, part of what you're paying for is the fancy paint job which quickly wears off.
You may be able to tweak it and make it play better, but in the future I'd suggest sticking with the handmade models - Golden Melody, Marine Band Deluxe, Special 20, and Crossover.
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Chinn
54 posts
Feb 11, 2012
11:19 AM
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I've got an early MS Cross Harp in C. Mine is really responsive and strong.
Like mentioned above, and like other MS harps, gapping helps them immensely. (though mine is still stock)
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S-harp
9 posts
Feb 11, 2012
3:10 PM
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The MS-comb's quality vary ... I find that some are tight and work well , some don't and then gapping and embossing will not do the trick ... If you have a wood comb around, like the Blues Harps comb ... flatsand it, throw on the thicker Cross Harp plates and you'll have a hot harp.
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The tone, the tone ... and the tone.
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