Ask Harp Tech Expert Kinya Pollard

Apparently he was not aware that by replacing the string, he would have been able to restore his guitar to its original playing condition.

Sound preposterous? Maybe … but how many of you harmonica players throw away a perfectly good instrument over one blown reed?

"Play the notes people want to hear" (c) 2008

Kinya Pollard
The Harpsmith

Every now and then, I see some thread on a site complaining about Hohner quality - particularly how it's declined over the years. A "G" Special 20 harp I have that is very leaky around the 2 & 3 blow reeds got me wonderin' about this as well. I'm thinking on upgrading my harp selection this year - possibly with the Crossover.

What is your opinion on Hohner quality these days? Are there particular Hohner harps that are better quality than others?

For you electric (mic) players, did you know the fastest way to “fatten” your sound is to swap your vented Hohner Marine Band cover plates with non-vented Hohner Special 20 cover plates?

And for you acoustic players, did you know the fastest way to “open” and brighten the voicing of your Special 20 is to swap your Special 20 cover plates, with Marine Band cover plates?

Interested in learning how?

Welcome to the site Kinya! Can you explain for the BluesHarmonica.com Community the difference between the Hohner Marin Band, Hohner Marine Band Deluxe and the Hohner Crossover?