pharpo
222 posts
Mar 22, 2010
1:54 PM
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I just got my first Crossover. Shipped from coast to coast from Rockin Rons in a couple of days !!
Out of the box it plays great....all reeds are fine..OB's better than any OTB harp I've ever had. Not as tight as my "DudeHarps" but $25.00 cheaper as well. Very responsive.
On the downside...I can spend $30.00 less...invest some time and have a harp that is just as good.
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Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art. - Charlie Parker
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ZackPomerleau
833 posts
Mar 22, 2010
3:22 PM
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Have you tried a HarpMaster or something? I'd like to know how those compare.
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pharpo
223 posts
Mar 22, 2010
4:09 PM
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No I have never tried one.... no Suzuki's no Bushmans Seidels. Only Blues Harps , MB's , and LO's
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Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art. - Charlie Parker
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MP
97 posts
Mar 22, 2010
5:06 PM
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PHARPO,i like the crossovers. i switched combs with a MBD i customized and the deluxe plates work slghtly better with either comb. i A-Bd the crossovers with 1896s i customized and they're about equal. i think the comb material gives a little edgyness to the crossover. it's a really great harp and still cheaper than a custom harp. like you though, i'd rather spend some time at the work bench. by the way, i tried a MANJI and my 1896s are actually louder( the adds push how loud the MANJI is), but the MANJI is a great harp too.
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Bb
193 posts
Mar 22, 2010
5:22 PM
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My only (slight) gripe with the Crossover is the tuning.
But they do play great. I play out with my band just about every weekend and so far these do everything I need them to. I compare them pretty favorably with the Brad Harrison custom Marine bands that I also play. The Harrisons are of course incredible, and the tuning (chords) are to die for. BUT, the Crossover is outstanding. I wish they'd offer the MBD plates in them as a no cost option. THAT would be winner, winner chicken dinner for me! :^) Hohner...can you hear me?
-Bob
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Bb
194 posts
Mar 22, 2010
5:25 PM
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And BTW, Rockin' Ron's offers some crazy good customer service. LOVE Rockin' Ron's! I noticed they had gotten limited stock in on Friday and I placed my order. Ron called minutes later to thank me. Today, (Monday) I have the Bb and G Crossovers that I ordered in my hand. And, consequently, in my mouth.
-Bob
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pharpo
224 posts
Mar 22, 2010
5:38 PM
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@Bb...I ordered mine Friday evening...got a call Saturday AM and harp came today..nice guy !
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Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there's a boundary line to music. But, man, there's no boundary line to art. - Charlie Parker
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LeonStagg
154 posts
Mar 22, 2010
6:15 PM
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I ordered a few Crossovers from Ron on Saturday afternoon and they arrived today,digging the service and the Crossovers.
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Bluefinger
134 posts
Mar 23, 2010
3:34 AM
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I'm just curious ... are they any different from a MB Deluxe apart from the non swelling comb? Do they play or sound differently or is it the same reed plates on a different comb and with a different engraving on the covers?
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If it ain't broke you just haven't fixed it enough ...
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Bluefinger
137 posts
Mar 23, 2010
5:52 AM
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ok, thanks ...
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