3.0 out of 5 stars
Slightly off target, January 28, 2009
This review is from: Hohner XB-40 Extreme Bending Harmonica Key of A
Disclaimer: I am a fan of Hohner's gadgetry.
The Hohner "Extreme Bending" (XB) Harmonica is expensive for an instrument that only plays one key and one scale (plus bends). Commendable as a piece of technology, the notes, all of the notes, bend like blades of grass. It's just the weight; the thick and light construction, the size, it all seems awkward. And the presentation-- a flimsy plastic case, the plates were loose (a screw had fallen out), it wasn't impressive. The sound is ordinary, playability requires some effort, yet the notes are extremely agile. There's something to explore on this harmonica, but it's not balanced.
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