With the Crossover we have expanded the Marine Band series to introduce a new, top-of-the-line professional quality instrument for the discerning player in modern blues, rock, jazz, soul or funk. The revolutionary laminated bamboo comb (patented) is completely sealed, making it water repellent and exceptionally stable. In combination with the screw together assembly the Crossover is extremely airtight, with fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound which is exceptionally well suited to amplified playing as well as acoustic styles. The modern compromise tuning is ideal for single note playing in different positions in a wide range of contemporary styles, while still retaining a full chord sound, making the Crossover an optimal addition to the great Marine Band range and the first choice for today's professionals.
Features
- Patented multi-layer bonded bamboo comb for bright, powerful tone.
- Comb completely sealed to prevent swelling.
- Modern compromise tuning for all contemporary styles.
- Reed plate edges and channel openings with new Ultraglide coating are rounded off for greater playing comfort.
- Sturdy zipper case allows moisture to evaporate while keeping dust out.
The Top-of-the-Line Pro Harmonica for Any Style from Blues, Rock, Jazz, Soul or Funk.Extremely airtight, with fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound, Hohner's Marine Band Crossover boasts a modern compromise tuning which is ideal for single note playing while still ensuring a full chord sound. The revolutionary laminated bamboo comb is completely sealed, creating a great tone and ease of bending for blues, rock, country, hip-hop, or whatever style of music you play.Because of the air-tight construction (sealed comb and screws instead of nails to attach the reedplates), bending and overblows and overdraws are much easier then on most other diatonics. This is great news for beginners learning to bend and those speedsters and over-blowers out there looking for an air-tight harmonica that can keep up with their playing.The modern compromise tuning of the reeds is great for single note playing in different positions, but still ensures a full chord sound, making the Hohner Crossover an excellent addition to the line of Marine Band Harmonicas. Due to the compromise tuning, the chord playing is smooth and full and the single notes also play nicely in tune, so playing in positions other then 1st and 2nd is not a problem for intonation.
