2009-12-07
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The Hohner XB-40 lets you easily bend every single note!The revolutionary design of the XB-40 allows for the bending of every note, whether blown or drawn. This capability not only offers incomparable expression alternatives, but it also enables the use of all notes of the chromatic scale just by using the standard bending technique. In addition, the design and shape of the XB-40 generates a volume and tone that no traditional diatonic harp can achieve.Hohner harmonicas are the proven choice for both amateur and professional musicians for rock, pop, jazz, blues, folk, classical and beyond!For 150 years Hohner - the world's biggest manufacturer of harmonicas - has proudly maintained a tradition of high quality instrument making. Their mission is to offer a diverse range of models designed to meet the needs of every musician in today's musical climate.Tireless investment in research and development, combined with knowledge that has been cultivated for decades, insures high quality standards - both now and in the future. By working in close co-operation with the most renowned professional harmonica players, Hohner ensures that their instruments remain on the cutting edge of the industry. Hohner's state-of-the-art manufacturing process uses special alloys and precise stamping and milling tools to produce reeds of optimal sound quality, responsiveness and longevity.Hohner's long standing dedication to harmonica excellence has inspired a loyal following among players from all walks of life; young and old, amateur and professional.
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Technical Details
- Reeds: 40- Reedplates: Brass; 0.9 mm
- Comb: Plastic
- Length: Approximately 12.3 cm
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By Willard Bridgham
This harp gives you the best of both worlds, it can be played chromatically with chromatic tone and it can be played diatonically with the ability to bend anywhere you want, up or down.
Unlike other 10-hole diatonics, this can be played at very low volumes with very sweet results and at high volumes like a sax.
It's new tech and it's great.
By J. Schroeder (Allentown, PA)
If you want to see what can be done with "bending" without extreme mouth and breathing contortions, this instrument is worth looking at. While I wouldn't recommend it for performances (it does "honk" easily), it is interesting and fun to experiment with.
By Play It By Ear (Sacramento, CA United States)
If you like collecting novelties or interesting historical artifacts, this may prove to be one. There are at least new ideas coming forth in the area of harmonica physics and one might become an amazing product. I waited a month before I wrote this because I wanted to be fair to the incredible effort that went into designing this and making it affordable. Sorry, but it is hard to NOT bend notes and thus the sound "pallete" becomes very un-chromatic. It's good for honking but too much honking without contrast is dull. Contrary to what you might believe, Little Walter did more than just honk. He contrasted dirty and pretty sounds with his "Mississippi Saxophone" like a jazz master. My advice: use the money to buy a chromatic harmonica, or, buy Howard Levy's video "New Directions for Harmonica" and get some basics on playing a ten-hole diatonic chromatically by using that "simple" instrument expressively and imaginatively.
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