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 for