I'll get one eventually, as the Company Name is "JDR"... Which happens to be my Initials... Although, I will forever remain a Blues Harp MS/Marine Band dedicated fan... I've tried a lot o' different Brands, but I keep goin' back to Hohner... This looks like a Promising Harp, though...
I'm all for more countries coming up with new harmonicas. The USA/German/Japan trifecta have been doing a good job for a while, but it's good to see new players getting into the game.
Good point! What US ones are thought to be good? All I have is a few Hohners and an 1847. I just bought a Manji and a Promaster recently too. I’m not really familiar with American made harps. Maybe the Bushmaster brand is good?
@@allenhawker3911I believe Bushman are the only American-based harmonica manufacturer out there. There used to be a lot more decades ago but they have mostly gone under since then.
I watched this one and another review and bought an A,Bb, C and D. I gotta say I’m impressed. These are loud with a great tone and as you said hefty. Can’t wait to play thru a mic. Will be buying more.
The case looks very much like a standard Hohner case... how is it better? The reedplates look very shiny; I wonder how flat they are. If you want innovation you should check out a Yonberg harmonica (made in France)... they have titanium reed plates *and* titanium reeds, and use some kind of new three-screw system to hold everything together. The reeds have a unique shape; they flare out at the base instead of being strictly rectangular. I checked and titanium is only half as dense as brass or stainless, so the harp should be lighter, but that must also drastically affect the reed response, longevity, etc.
Better is probably the wrong word, it just feels of higher quality. However, it’s a case, whatever. Also, yes, I am interested in the Yonberg. I’ll probably pick one up this year.
Thank for the demo on this harp, like you I do get feed up with harps that don't O/B has I use them the old GM's is where I started love full covers I take is has inset reed plate like the Mars .
Thanks for the review, I will try this harp! I love several Hohner Harps (Crossover, Special 20, Rocket and even Golden Melody) and Seydel (all 1847 models) as well. For a while, I am now crazy about Suzuki Hammond harps, I really love to play them. Do you also have any experience with Suzuki Hammond? Never saw you playing or talking about it. It just feels comfortable to play this harp, although it is not the bluesiest or loudest harp...
Greetings! The assassin actually has stainless steel covers instead of plastic. The surface treatment makes it look like plastic I guess. Thanks so much for the review! The assassin is a more technical oriented harp (bends & ob, ods), and we're trying to develop something more traditional sounding/playing in the near future!
One must figure out the correct embouchure in order to hit overbends. I tell people it's like a parrot trick, a certain setting of the tongue. One must also breathe from the diaphragm, as opposed to blowing harder. It has much to do with the backpressure and how one directs the airstream into or out of X hole. Once one can hit an overbend, it is important to practice holding those notes as long as possible. That helps strengthen needed muscles and muscle memory. In time, the overbends become as easy as standard draw bends and blow bends. In time, one can hit overbends with a whisper breath. It really helps to know how to lower the reeds' gaps, too. One can make any harp overblow friendly, even the cheap ones. It is not necessary to break the bank to have a harp that will overbend easily. One thing that is really important is practice. Keep at it, don't give up.
Don't usually buy harps I'm not fourmiluar with gave it a try Not impressed! Easy O.B. 8 9. 10. No a bluesy tone. Like you said. I'll stick with my crossover s.
Never buying any china made products again lol. You know the Cascha Chromatic 10-40 blues charmonica. It costs over 65 Euro and the button of the slider is glued onto the slider with super glue
Sorry , Jonah. I see nothing in this harmonica that makes it better than well maintained LOs or Budget 1847s. I’m not interested in supporting China. Keep up your good work.
I'll get one eventually, as the Company Name is "JDR"... Which happens to be my Initials... Although, I will forever remain a Blues Harp MS/Marine Band dedicated fan... I've tried a lot o' different Brands, but I keep goin' back to Hohner... This looks like a Promising Harp, though...
I'm all for more countries coming up with new harmonicas. The USA/German/Japan trifecta have been doing a good job for a while, but it's good to see new players getting into the game.
Good point! What US ones are thought to be good? All I have is a few Hohners and an 1847. I just bought a Manji and a Promaster recently too. I’m not really familiar with American made harps. Maybe the Bushmaster brand is good?
@@allenhawker3911I believe Bushman are the only American-based harmonica manufacturer out there. There used to be a lot more decades ago but they have mostly gone under since then.
@@StarQueenEstrellaInteresting! I wasn’t aware of that. Good to know. Hard to believe in a way but I guess it’s how it is.
Great intelligent comprehensive review followed by a really lovely blues harp outro.......thank you.
I watched this one and another review and bought an A,Bb, C and D. I gotta say I’m impressed. These are loud with a great tone and as you said hefty. Can’t wait to play thru a mic. Will be buying more.
Found east top 008 to be quality. Damn fine playing on the outro
The case looks very much like a standard Hohner case... how is it better? The reedplates look very shiny; I wonder how flat they are.
If you want innovation you should check out a Yonberg harmonica (made in France)... they have titanium reed plates *and* titanium reeds, and use some kind of new three-screw system to hold everything together. The reeds have a unique shape; they flare out at the base instead of being strictly rectangular. I checked and titanium is only half as dense as brass or stainless, so the harp should be lighter, but that must also drastically affect the reed response, longevity, etc.
Better is probably the wrong word, it just feels of higher quality. However, it’s a case, whatever. Also, yes, I am interested in the Yonberg. I’ll probably pick one up this year.
Dang that tune your playing is sweet!
Thank for the demo on this harp, like you I do get feed up with harps that don't O/B has I use them the old GM's is where I started love full covers I take is has inset reed plate like the Mars .
Thanks for the review, I will try this harp!
I love several Hohner Harps (Crossover, Special 20, Rocket and even Golden Melody) and Seydel (all 1847 models) as well. For a while, I am now crazy about Suzuki Hammond harps, I really love to play them. Do you also have any experience with Suzuki Hammond? Never saw you playing or talking about it. It just feels comfortable to play this harp, although it is not the bluesiest or loudest harp...
Never tried a Hammond. Later this year I’m going to start buying new harps and doing fresh reviews, so that will be on the list
Thanks Jonah-money is so tight right now and am trying to learn to overblow
Thanks, looks like the cx12 of diatonics! Interesting instrument🎉
Jesus Jonah. That was awesome!
Have you played around with anything from Turboharp? Their polycarbonate turbolids are pretty innovative, and their Turboslide is downright genius.
Not yet, I'll add it to my list of harmonica to check out. Thanks!
Greetings! The assassin actually has stainless steel covers instead of plastic. The surface treatment makes it look like plastic I guess.
Thanks so much for the review! The assassin is a more technical oriented harp (bends & ob, ods), and we're trying to develop something more traditional sounding/playing in the near future!
Are the covers SS or maybe Brass? Seems I saw they are actually brass. I’ll have to look again.
@@allenhawker3911 These are SS. The ninja has brass covers if that is what you are refering to.
Yeah you’re right bud! It was the Ninja I was looking at. I got them mixed up.
It’s got great tone
Jonah. You played like a hell. 😂
Great!
I'll bet I wouldn't be able to OB that harp. Been trying like a gelding for 8 years on numerous harps. Ain't gonna happen.
One must figure out the correct embouchure in order to hit overbends. I tell people it's like a parrot trick, a certain setting of the tongue. One must also breathe from the diaphragm, as opposed to blowing harder. It has much to do with the backpressure and how one directs the airstream into or out of X hole. Once one can hit an overbend, it is important to practice holding those notes as long as possible. That helps strengthen needed muscles and muscle memory. In time, the overbends become as easy as standard draw bends and blow bends. In time, one can hit overbends with a whisper breath. It really helps to know how to lower the reeds' gaps, too. One can make any harp overblow friendly, even the cheap ones. It is not necessary to break the bank to have a harp that will overbend easily. One thing that is really important is practice. Keep at it, don't give up.
First Btw great video :D.
Don't usually buy harps I'm not fourmiluar with gave it a try Not impressed! Easy O.B. 8 9. 10. No a bluesy tone. Like you said. I'll stick with my crossover s.
A MUCH better choice, the Crossovers.
Very nice
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Waters Burgs
嘿，这款琴非常非常的出色❤！
g8 jamming with ya at the end
Skylar Fort
Never buying any china made products again lol. You know the Cascha Chromatic 10-40 blues charmonica. It costs over 65 Euro and the button of the slider is glued onto the slider with super glue
Sorry , Jonah. I see nothing in this harmonica that makes it better than well maintained LOs or Budget 1847s. I’m not interested in supporting China. Keep up your good work.
Overblows are hit or miss out of of the box on those. It's more reliable on the assassin. That is the key difference.