Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009
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The exceptional-sounding harmonica with a sealed bamboo comb that professional player's are overjoyed about.
With the Marine Band Crossover Harmonica, Hohner has expanded the Marine Band series to introduce a top-of-the-line, professional-quality harmonica for discerning musicians who play modern blues, rock, jazz, soul, or funk.
The Marine Band Crossover Harmonica's revolutionary laminated-bamboo comb is completely sealed, making it water repellent and exceptionally stable. In combination with the screw-together assembly, the Marine Band Crossover is extremely airtight, with fast, even response and a raspy, powerful sound that's exceptionally well-suited to amplified playing as well as acoustic styles.
The crossover Marine Band harmonica's modern-compromise tuning is ideal for single-note playing in different positions as well as easy note bending for contemporary blues, rock, jazz, soul, and funk, while still ensuring a full chord sound. The Marine Band Crossover is an optimal addition to the Marine Band harmonica series. The Marine Band Crossover uses the same reedplates as Hohner's Marine Band Deluxe harmonica for interchangeability.
Due to the Marine Band Crossover's compromise tuning, 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. Because of the airtight construction (a sealed comb and screws instead of nails to attach the reedplates), bending, overblows, and overdraws are much easier then on most other diatonic harps. This is great news for beginners learning to bend and speedsters and overblowers out there looking for an airtight harmonica that can keep up with their playing.
Choose your desired key!
Testimonials about Hohner's Marine Band Crossover:
Dave Gage: "One of the best-sounding and playing diatonic harmonicas out-of-the-box. Great for players of all levels and musical styles and worth the extra penny for the increased quality and playability. The sound is bright, but not overly bright. It plays as well as expensive, customized harmonicas."
Joe Filisko: "This Crossover is an exceptional harmonica. I have to say that this is without any doubt the best playing out-of-the-box harmonica that I've ever had my hands on. It's a notable, substantial upgrade to the diatonics I have played. It played very well. That's a big deal, because I trusted it. The tuning is superb; responsiveness is excellent. It's very responsive. The bends are right there."
Steve Baker: "As a Marine Band player for 40 years I really love the Crossover and am proud to have been closely involved in its development from the very beginning. The first time I played the very first prototype with a bamboo comb I was blown away by the sound, volume, response and playing feel and thought 'this is it!' I own a lot of custom harps, but this is what I use on stage because it's tough, reliable, and both plays and sounds great."
Jerry Portnoy: "The Marine Band Crossover is a terrific harp in every aspect: beautiful, sealed bamboo comb; strong, attractive cover plates and; most importantly, well tuned with good volume and projection; plus smooth, responsive playability from bottom to top. It also comes in a handy and unique zippered case. I've made it my personal harp of choice. Another winner from Hohner!"
Phil Wiggins: "It's beautiful. It is nice right out of the box. Great tone. Great feel. I'm loving it."
Dennis Gruenling: "I like the comb a lot: how it felt, how it responded, how it sounded. The feel and response is closer to a custom Marine Band."
R.J. Mischo: "The Crossover is a great instrument! I've been playing professionally since 1979 and have tried all the models and this is the best out-of-the-box harp yet."
David Barrett: "The Crossover is Hohner's best harmonica to date . . . great feel, playability, and most importantly, great sound! For those who want the great sound of our forefathers but the playability of a modern-designed harmonica, put Hohner's Crossover harmonica at the top of your shopping list."
James Conway: "I needed a five overblow and it was there. To get a rack-mounted, five overblow right out of the box—I was happy with that."
About Hohner:
Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians.
Features
- 10-hole diatonic
- Reedplates: brass; 0.9 mm
- Comb: sealed bamboo (patent pending)
- Hohner harmonicas feature:
- Improved reed profiles to increase reed life by over 200%
- Precision die punches to ensure reed plates with unparalleled air tightness
- Improved tuning accuracy (through investment in innovative new tools)
- Extremely stable stainless steel covers that won't tarnish and are easy to clean
- Dynamic range and highest volume of most any commercially made harmonica
- Super-fast response at all volume levels
- Easily adjustable for overblows
So many expert harp players can't be wrong about this one—order today!
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 21 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (10)
- Quality craftsmanship (10)
- Easy to play (9)
- Consistent (7)
- Warm tone (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment (7)
- Small venues (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (6), Professional musician (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009
As a solo act I play Americana/ early Blues guitar and harmonica styles. As an ensemble player I perform blues, rock and country music with electric bands. Hohner harmonicas have been included in ...Read complete review
As a solo act I play Americana/ early Blues guitar and harmonica styles. As an ensemble player I perform blues, rock and country music with electric bands. Hohner harmonicas have been included in my instrumentation since 1966, including Marine Band, Special 20 and Blues Harps, Blues Band and Pocket Pal diatonic harmonicas. My go to harmonicas are custom instruments. I purchased my first Crossover on Joe Filisko's recommendation (I was using Spec. 20's). I needed a back-up while a custom harmonica was beng repaired. This is my second Crossover purchase because the Crossover is very close to a custom harp. The air-tight bamboo comb requires very little air pressure to get a full, bright sound from this instrument. It allows you to play at contrasting dynamic levels, supports your tempo, hand effects and rhythm effects. It sounds great miked through a Sure SM58, Astatic JT30 or Harmonica Honker (pinkie mic) or plalying acoustic. I gave this instrument a 9 because custom harps are 10's. This harmonica is as good as it gets out of the box. As my back-ups wear out, I will replace them with Crossovers. I highly recommend the Hohner Crossover M2009 Harmonica.
Very light, feels great in the hand. Air-tight seal, bamboo comb and spot on intonation produce bright, robust tone with minimum of breath pressure. Bends are immediate, easy to play at all dynamic levels. I love the option of do it yourself replacement of the reed plates when needed.
This is an excellent out of the box harmonica.
Great price from Musician's Friend.
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Most Liked Negative Review
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It seems this hohner bends tooooo easy. To get a solid 2 draw sound is impossible on the Bflat I purchased. No volume...to try to get some volume is to bend the ...Read complete review
It seems this hohner bends tooooo easy. To get a solid 2 draw sound is impossible on the Bflat I purchased. No volume...to try to get some volume is to bend the note down. In the same price range, I prefer the marine band deluxe. Next at a lesser price is the special 20. These are my two most player friendly out of the box hohners for now. Nice enough marketing on the part of hohner, but to move into the custom harp market with mass modding a deluxe is a rough road. I would pay more for a hohner custom harp if the tuning specs were tighter. My 2cents.
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Pros
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Sharp Crisp Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Lead Solo
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
I bought my first Marine Band in 1965. Throughout the years I have used all of the Marine Band & Blues Harps (& Lee Oskar's for minor keys), and they were good. I thought I would try out the Crossover, and Hohner just changed the definition of good to great. Of course, I will keep my old harps, but I'm changing out my working set with Crossover harps.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Club
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
Hohner has taken the Marine Band Harmonica to a whole new level of trustworthy harmonica sound, and playable ease of this timeless instrument with the CROSSOVER model. I own 9 of them in the different key signatures that I use and they BRING it on every single note.
Pros
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
Cons
- Inconsistent
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
Always wanted to try a top tier harmonica, and got this one at a good price from MF, but I'm a little disappointed. Has more volume than any harp I've had, but tone is a little harsh. Takes very little air to play except for 1,2&3 draw. Takes a lot of pull before you get the sound out of them making for a slight hesitation while playing. I'll stick to special 20s, Lee Oskars or Golden Melodies for gigs.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Reciepent Loves It
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Small Venues
- Soundtracks
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
had a cheaper horner prior to this gift. This is far superior. It is used in a country/rock band.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Soloing
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
Fine Instrument! 2 thumbs up :)
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Notes Bend Easily
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Sounds Great
Cons
Best Uses
- Blues Solos With Guitars
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
This harmonica sounds great when played through a standard PA microphone. I haven't tried it with a Green Bullet yet, but it is plenty bluesy without it. High notes are clear, and the low end doesn't get lost. Very easy to bend the notes.
Pros
- Good Low End Volume
- Loud
- Tight
Cons
- Rigid Shell
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
This would be a good harmonica for keys in the lower range such as A, G and maybe Low F. It is very air tight and loud. My only problem with it is the rigid feel compared with the special 20 and other more ergonomic models. It also has some engravings on the plates that you feel on your lips when playing. I'm impressed but likely to only purchase these for low end keys.
Pros
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
I've played/tried at least a dozen different harp brands/models, and this one is clearly the best out of the box harp I've tried. It plays smoothly, fluidly, easily and consistently across the whole harp. I'm a Golden Melody player primarily - now with added after market bamboo combs - and the Crossover with its stock bamboo comb is a sweet harp. If you're a Marine Band player, and don't mind the high cost of this harp, you really want to try the Crossover. I got mine at a special MF promo price, but I wouldn't pay retail price for them.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Small Venues
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
Plays like a champ right out of the box. I love this harp
Pros
- Consistent
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
Comments about Hohner Marine Band Crossover Harmonica M2009:
Yeah, this'll do the trick. Everything that I dont like about standard Marine Bands is reversed. Leaky tacked together construction? Try well made, tightly fitting bolted and screwed hardware. Rough pearwood comb that shreds your lips? Try well rounded, laquered bamboo. Poor gapping on reeds? This is pretty good out the box. Cruddy hard to bend notes? This bends like it should up and down and then some. The only thing I like about Marine Bands, the tone: well, make it louder and cracklier, that's a crossover talking. Mine's been going strong for 3 months now and I haven't even had to slightly retune a single reed, & it even overblows OK too...the only small downside is I've got big hands, I kind of prefer bigger harps but 9 outta ten is great. Oh, the belt pouch is classic too, nice extra there..
