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270 still made?

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Mon, 05/13/2013 - 13:20
Taylor Ward
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Do you know if the 270 Deluxe is out of production? It's not listen in the Hohner C Shop. If so, is the CX-12 a good alternative?

http://www.hohner-cshop.us/chromatic-harmonicas/?sort=featured&page=1

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Mon, 05/13/2013 - 14:00
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David Barrett
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I have not heard of it being discontinued. Yes, the CX12 is great... I own two... just remember to turn your mid and highs up a bit when playing live, it has a very dark tone.

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Thu, 05/16/2013 - 22:15
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Taylor Ward
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Do you find any advantages to

Do you find any advantages to the CX-12? I have a lot of problems with my 270 DLX even after having it serviced, cleaning savers, checking gapping, etc. It looks like the CX-12 might be a little bit different design? Does it play smoother? Do you notice it being less finicky? I have a 64 Swan I've been using that works amazing but it's so big it gets uncomfortable to play after a long period of time.

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Fri, 05/17/2013 - 07:25
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David Barrett
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They are completely different designs. I like both and have not experienced the same problems you have had.

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Tue, 05/21/2013 - 13:07
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Out Of Stock

I have had a 270 Deluxe on order for about five weeks. I think Hohner is out of stock.

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