Glad you like my favorite harp, thanks Jay! I’ve been closely involved in many new developments in the course of over 30 years as a consultant to Hohner. But the re-establishment of the Marine Band line as a flagship brand, starting with the MB Deluxe in 2005 and continuing with the Crossover (2009) and Thunderbird (2011), has been a significant part of my life’s work. I’m really proud that we’ve managed to bring this iconic instrument into the 21st century 
Not everybody likes the sandwich style construction of the Marine Band, which is why the Rocket features a player-friendly, ergonomic mouthpiece and comb design, combined with side vents in the covers. It’s a great harp and features the same reeds and reed plates as the MB Series.