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@TomlinHarmonica
2 жыл бұрын
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@Unicorn-ST
Жыл бұрын
Great video. I am playing harmonica since I was a child, and I am 50 years old now. It doesn’t mean I am a good player, in fact I am not because I play time to time, and the last 15 years I am more focused in the Chromatic harmonicas than in the diatónica ones. But I have owned and played a lot of harmonicas and I have to say that the most impressive harmonica I have and played is the Suzuki MR-300 Overdrive. It sounds incredible load and is very responsiveness, just out of the box. It doesn’t mean, I am suggesting it is better than a customized one, but I think that about the sound volume level, it could compete.
@goldenteledy2002
2 жыл бұрын
The loudest harmonica in my collection is my Kongsheng Bluebird in Db. It even beats my Hohner Rocket in terms of volume, which is said to be the loudest OOTB harmonica on the market. I don't own a lot of harmonicas, but it's a good one for the price at only $35USD. I wish I had the money to buy a custom harmonica from Blue Moon, specifically a Parrott tuned Hohner Golden Melody with a Corian comb.
@djrickmendez255
2 жыл бұрын
I had ordered a Hohner Special 20 with double reed plates and a brass comb in the key of Bb. The moment I got it in my hands and played it, I did not regret my decision to get it! I liked it so much, I ordered 4 more in the keys of C, G, D and A with the double reed plates and brass comb! I even ordered a Low F Thunderbird with the same customization. They are a bit pricey, delivery does take a bit of a wait, but once it's in your hands, you'll realize it was worth it! Also, Tom is excellent with the customer service!
@jameslewis9343
Жыл бұрын
Your channel has been very helpful and informative! Thanks for everything!
@andydunn5673
2 жыл бұрын
Nice one Tomlin I am a huge Crossover fan. Good to hear them together.
@maxlutz3674
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing the experience. At my level the Hohner Crossover offers more than I take advantage off. To me the souped up version is just not worth the extra money.
@paulotoole4634
2 жыл бұрын
Likewise, but enjoyed the vid clip
@kerryc5821
2 жыл бұрын
I get what you're saying, but I do think it's a good beginner harp too though. Personally if I had one when I started in high school I would been a lighter, more controlled breather instead of huffing and puffing trying to get bends.
@maxlutz3674
2 жыл бұрын
@@kerryc5821 The custom harp certainly is a fine piece and the price probably is adequate for the craftsmanship they offer. I do not doubt that a beginner will be happy with it. I started with a Hohner Marine Band Deluxe. It allows controlled breathing with its level of responsiveness. The Hohner Crossover was a step up and I am happy with it. Upgrading to the custom harp is a personal decission. I decided against it. That is by no means an advice against buying it. I wish all of those who buy it much fun with it.
@kerryc5821
2 жыл бұрын
@@maxlutz3674 I started with a mid-90s era Blues harp. Leaky. Leaky. Leaky. I currently have a mixture of Crossovers and SP 20s - including two Joe Spiers custom harps.
@maxlutz3674
2 жыл бұрын
@@kerryc5821 I also own a Hohner Blues Harp in mint condition. I got it basically for free in a beginner setup bundle. It really is no fun to play. I even refrained from gifting it to a coworker who wants to start learning harp for campfire entertainment. After the first session with Hohner Blues harp I decided to upgrade.
@cawatt9608
2 жыл бұрын
I build those for folks too. Very nice option for the instrument indeed.
@frasjjbbsi9673
2 жыл бұрын
So far the loudest diatonic harp I've had had to be my Suzuki Manji. It's in G. has a wide mouth bell and a loose brassy sound that really doesn't have an indoor voice.
@robertbairt9094
Жыл бұрын
So much for the Bambo comb.
@ooyginyardel4835
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Gots the money - No gots the talent. Cheapo Harmo is fine for now.
@joegrassel
2 жыл бұрын
$50 Hohner rocket is a beast of a harp
@cupid666bg
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried Arkia harps? The origins model is about 80 eur and it offers all the things you've mentioned. I am still a Hohner fan though :). It also came with all ob and od available. I have increased the gaps though cos it better fits my style. It is also super loud. I suggest you try it ;) I still remain a hohner fan cos they are easier to maintain, but Arkias are worth a shot.
@tyronejohnson7979
2 жыл бұрын
Those are most definitely for the pros..Og crossover harmonica an MB deluxe is great for me... Thunderbird are nice as well ...
@janusakaicare
2 жыл бұрын
Merci pour le Partage.👌
@silentgarage7273
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful instrument!
@jimmelvin2396
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. I also don’t think I will be purchasing a $200USD harmonica. Do you have any comment or review on the Horner Pentaharp?
@harmonicamanrandy
2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one, but I don't have the tools or correct knowledge of embossing etc.
@LeeFKoch
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting review. At my level, I'm still a long way off from buying any custom harmonicas. It seems like most of the online harmonica teachers love the Hohner Crossover. I currently love playing the Hohner Marine Band Deluxe, which I think is a little underrated. I think it sounds very nice and offers just about the same quality as the Crossover, but costs about 30.00 Euros / 40.00 USD less. But that's just my opinion.
@Ryan-gb6gb
2 жыл бұрын
If I may say the holder Deluxe is a fine harmonica. Adam gusso plays the original owner Marine Band setup. He doesn't do much with it a tweak here a tweak there and Adam gussel makes that thing sound like a million bucks so it's not necessarily the instrument it's the player behind it. Practice practice practice
@Unicorn-ST
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you. The MB Deluxe in fact is like the MB Crossover, the only upgrade the Crossover has over the Deluxe is the comb material. If you are going to change the comb, as Blue Moon does, you could base the customization in the Deluxe with identical result… but there ares other possibilities like the Special 20 or the Golden Melody.
@Sammy10100
2 жыл бұрын
I love the harmonica but can't justify 250.00. That's just to start. You can add to your custom harp but it will cost you more to do so.
@joegrassel
2 жыл бұрын
The Hohner Rocket is loud af and is only $50
@StarQueenEstrella
2 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible for you to review a chromatic harmonica? Been meaning to add one to my arsenal, especially considering the type of songs I want to play.
@Norlo28
2 жыл бұрын
Fun video. Is it true that the classic Marine Band and the Crossover has the same reeds and reedplates? If so, why get a expensive Crossover if a customized Marine Band 1896 can be even better? Out of the box the only real difference between the Crossover and the MB1896 is the comb and cover plates right? Please correct me if I'm wrong. TIA.
@bluemoonharmonicasllc4282
Жыл бұрын
Does the Classic Marine Band 1896 and the Crossover have the same reeds and reed plates? Yes and no. The reeds are the same, but the reed plates are not. The 1896 is built with nails. The Crossover is built with screws. Logically, this should mean that the plates are cut with two different stamps. I have built thousands of custom Marine Band 1896s in which I have replaced the nails with screws. I have often said that the 1896 and the Crossover or Deluxe have the same reed plates. But in the past couple of years, I have been working more and more with the Crossover. In all honesty, I was wrong. The reed plates on the the 1896 and the Crossover are both very good, but in my opinion, the reed plates on the Crossover are better. In all fairness, I am looking at this from the standpoint of a customizer. The Crossover reed plates are easier to work on. There are some subtle differences. It just seems to me that Hohner gives them a little more TLC at the factory before they ship them. At almost twice the price, it would make sense that they do something for the money. At the end of the day, whether I start with a Classic 1896 or a Crossover to build a custom harmonica, they are both going to turn out well, but the Crossover is a better starting point. For someone who does not customize harps and simply plays them, they may or may not notice a big difference. We are talking about degrees of excellence. Hope this helps.
@wealllame
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it sounds like an harmonica
@jimmygray4072
2 жыл бұрын
a harmonica 😉
@juanmanuel-rk3fe
2 жыл бұрын
Tienes que hablar de la última que sé sacó Honner la Pentaharp...
@MrSupersidewinder
2 жыл бұрын
At 4x the price I really didn't hear much to justify this... A starter collection of 6 keys $1200.00, Full set of 12 $2400.00. YIKES.
@PoulHansenDK
2 жыл бұрын
What does "crossover" stand for? Is it just a name? What is "modern compromise tuning"?
@MrSpanky2001
2 жыл бұрын
good question. I wondered that myself.
@norfolknwhey4787
2 жыл бұрын
What is the warranty? For that much, they should come with a serious warranty. Also, I can’t think of an application where volume was a determining factor considering an amp equalizes them out anyways if volume is needed. I think it would be awesome if they had a service where you could buy just the reed plates with the work done to them and put the harp together yourself.
@tomhalchak8971
2 жыл бұрын
Good question. All Blue Moon Custom Harmonicas come with 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied - for any reason - you be the sole judge - Blue Moon will cheerfully refund your money including any and all shipping charges. All Blue Moon Custom Harmonicas come with a One Year Warranty. If anything goes wrong with the harp in the first year of ownership, Blue Moon will repair the harmonica at no charge. After the One Year Warranty, Blue Moon charges $25.00 for a complete service which will include replacing any blown out reeds, cleaning, tuning, adjusting and sprucing it up to make it look and play like new. That might even involve replacing the comb and/or covers if necessary. The key thought to bear in mind is that when you invest in a custom harmonica, they are worth maintaining. You will get years and years of pleasure from it, So while it might be more expensive in the short term, one can argue that not having to replace your harps as frequently and maintaining them will save money in the long term. I hope this answers your question.
@norfolknwhey4787
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomhalchak8971 excellent answer. Seems like a solid warranty. I appreciate the quick response and am seriously considering picking up a few as a result. Is there an estimated turnaround time for the $25 servicing?
@tomhalchak8971
2 жыл бұрын
After re-reading your post, I would like to address your thoughts about just buying reed plates and assembling the harp yourself. It sounds like a good idea. I so sell custom combs to the DIY crowd who then install them on their own harmonicas. Not exactly what you are thinking but along the same lines. Here's the thing about building a custom harmonica. It is sort of a holistic thing. When you set up a reed plate and tune it apart from the comb and the other reed plate, you can only do so much. That is kind of the first step. That's how you get things going. But the real magic happens when you fasten the reed plates to the comb. Everything changes. It is subtle. The tuning changes. The gaps change. The reeds are now interacting with the reeds on the opposite plate and they are responding how they would respond when you are actually playing the harmonica - not just tuning the reed plates. That is where you really dial everything in. The tuning. The gapping. The response. The action. This is especially true on Overblow/Overdraw harps. Minute adjustments will change everything. So, offering reed plates as a separate component and then having the customer assemble them to make a complete harmonica will not yield the same results as having a customizer build it for you.
@norfolknwhey4787
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomhalchak8971 that absolutely makes sense. I appreciate you taking the time to respond, I will be ordering a few harps from you shortly. I promised myself I would hold off on custom harps until I became proficient enough to reap the benefits of one specially setup for OB/OD, and I’ve finally reach that point. Looking forward to having a top quality instrument. 👍🏼
@djrickmendez255
2 жыл бұрын
Volume is a determining factor when you're not playing with an amp! I was jamming with some friends using my customized harp from Tom, and one of the guys made a comment how they had to turn up their volume because my harp was louder than normal. I usually would bring my out of the box Special 20, but this particular day, I brought the Rolls Royce in my arsenal! I love it, and so will you the moment you get it in your hands and play it! No regrets on my purchases from Tom at www.bluemoonharmonicas.com
@JB-rw9xt
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Tomin. Where can I buy? Not finding easily on web. Thanks!
@djrickmendez255
2 жыл бұрын
www.bluemoonharmonicas.com
@tomhalchak8971
2 жыл бұрын
www,BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
@alexsk5165
2 жыл бұрын
Tomlin, Thank you for support of Ukraine 🇺🇦
@jimmygray4072
2 жыл бұрын
Stop it mr goody two shoes
@jeremyalm9006
2 жыл бұрын
Tomlin, I thought you were supposed to be on paternity leave?! LOL
@TomlinHarmonica
2 жыл бұрын
I have them all scheduled so people won't miss me. 😂
@arthurwyckoff3684
2 жыл бұрын
Saddddd- 200 dollar harps ! Don’t buy unless u r totally comfortable taking apart harps and adjusting the reeds …. Otherwise u will be one poor unhappy camper……!!!!!
@djrickmendez255
2 жыл бұрын
I've had one since December of 2019 without any problems! It was a worthwhile investment!
@arthurwyckoff3684
2 жыл бұрын
@@djrickmendez255 yo - glad it’s working out 4 u🤠
@djrickmendez255
2 жыл бұрын
@@arthurwyckoff3684 Did you order any of these harps from Tom? What's that your experience?
@pxpq
2 жыл бұрын
embrace baldness my friend, either get a buzzcut or shave completely. you have the right chin and skull structure for it.
@citypulse922
2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha No wonder harmonica players are seen like banjo players, they are nearly all square apart from a few maverick What a load of nonsense this is. No wonder things are on the rack
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