{"product_id":"hohner-xb-40-key-of-low-e-used","title":"Hohner XB-40, Key of Low E, Used","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost of you who view this listing already know what an XB-40 is.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor those of you who are not familiar with this instrument, a brief description is included below the relevant details of this particular offering.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor starters, unlike harmonicas I usually list, these harmonicas are not custom harmonicas.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI have done zero reed work, tuning, adjusting or any of the other work that typically goes into the building of a custom harmonica.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey are being offered As-Is.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI have personally tested each harmonica and as far as I can tell, they are in good working order.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSome of these harmonicas are clearly used.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe covers are scratched and show clear evidence of use.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAbout a dozen or so of these harmonicas were built from parts by a former Hohner Harp Tech.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhat does that mean?\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLike any other company, Hohner offers new complete harmonicas and they also offer replacement parts.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe Hohner XB-40 was in production for about ten years, so it is logical to assume that spare parts – replacement reed plates, combs and covers – became available at some point.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAt some point after Hohner had discontinued the production of XB-40s in 2013, an enterprising harp tech used the remaining inventory of spare parts to construct complete harmonicas.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThese can fairly be considered New Old Stock.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLastly, I have a handful that did not come from the batch that were built by the Hohner Harp Tech, but do not show any evidence of use.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI am going to call these New Old Stock as well.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith all that being said, I will personally guarantee your satisfaction with any of the XB-40s that you might purchase.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are not happy with your purchase, I will be happy to issue a refund.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eJust communicate with me.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThis XB-40 is in the key of Low E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe Condition is USED.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor those of you who are not familiar with the XB-40, here’s a little information.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe XB stands for eXtreme Bend.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe 40 stands for 40 reeds.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe XB-40 is a 10-hole harmonica with 40 reeds that was introduced by Hohner in 2003.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis unique design enables it to be played chromatically via the use of draw bends and blow bends.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt was discontinued in 2013.\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Blue Moon Harmonicas LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54697715237137,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/2414\/files\/DSCN6495.jpg?v=1789762086","url":"https:\/\/bluemoonharmonicas.com\/products\/hohner-xb-40-key-of-low-e-used","provider":"Blue Moon Harmonicas LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}